
Evarcha falcata (jumping spider) pre-jump, Netherlands
This jumping spider was about to make a jump. Before they do, the crawl to the edge of a leaf and secure a safety line. Their legs are said to have an hydraulic mechanism, that allows for the explosive power they need. The wall of green to the left is a single leaf of grass, to show how tiny they are.

''Evarcha falcata'' is a species of jumping spider with Palaearctic distribution. Females are about 7 millimetres long, males slightly shorter. Two subspecies are currently recognised:
*''Evarcha falcata nigrofusca''
*''Evarcha falcata xinglongensis'' Yang & Tang, 1996
Similar species: Spiders
By Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Aug 15, 2015. Captured Jun 13, 2015 19:34 in Heibloemsedijk 20, 5473 TC Heeswijk Dinther, Netherlands.