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Banded Phintella - Phintella vittata Small jumping Spider of the species Banded Phintella - Phintella vittata, probably a male. Banded Phintella,Geotagged,Jumping Spider,Lambir Hills,Malaysia,Phintella vittata,Sarawak,Spider,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Banded Phintella - Phintella vittata

Small jumping Spider of the species Banded Phintella - Phintella vittata, probably a male.

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The Banded Phintella is jumping spider in the genus Phintella. Males and females of the species Phintella vittata are able to detect ultraviolet light from the so-called UVB band (315–280 nm) and have specialized surfaces on their bodies to reflect it. The reflection of UVB radiation by males during courtship has been shown to enhance their ability to attract females.

Similar species: Spiders
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Dec 14, 2016. Captured Jun 26, 2014 15:46 in AH150, 98150 Bekenu, Sarawak, Malaysia.
  • NIKON D5200
  • f/22.0
  • 1/30s
  • ISO100
  • 55mm