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Jumping Spider (Phiippus clarus) A hairy brown, cream, and gray Salticid (jumping spider) seen on tall grasses after my husband mowed nearby. This spider belongs to the Phidippus genus. It has orange to brown markings above four pairs of eyes, cream-colored chelicerae, striped legs, and interesting dark brown and white markings on abdomen.<br /> <br /> <br /> Habitat:<br /> Tall grass in full sun. Nearby hurricane lilies and hardwood trees.<br /> <br /> Notes:<br /> It really liked following me around (and kept several eyes on me) as I photographed it.<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/56176/jumping_spider_phiippus_clarus.html" title="Jumping Spider (Phiippus clarus)"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3231/56176_thumb.JPG?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1667433610&Signature=hQ%2FKajGfZeEMxf4oti2%2Bye2nGBA%3D" width="200" height="200" alt="Jumping Spider (Phiippus clarus) A hairy brown, cream, and gray Salticid (jumping spider) seen on tall grasses after my husband mowed nearby. This spider belongs to the Phidippus genus. It has orange to brown markings above four pairs of eyes, cream-colored chelicerae, striped legs, and interesting dark brown and white markings on abdomen. <br /> <br /> <br /> Habitat:<br /> Tall grass in full sun. Nearby hurricane lilies and hardwood trees.<br /> <br /> Notes:<br /> It really liked following me around (and kept several eyes on me) as I photographed it. <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/56177/phidippus_sp._-_jumping_spider.html Arachnida,Geotagged,Jumping Spider,Phidippus,Phidippus clarus,Phiippus clarus,Salticid,Salticidae,Spider,Spiders,Summer,United States,arachnid,jumping spiders" /></a></figure> Arachnida,Georgia,Geotagged,Jumping Spider,Phidippus,Phidippus clarus,Salticid,Salticidae,Spider,Spiders,Summer,United States,arachnid,jumping spiders Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Jumping Spider (Phiippus clarus)

A hairy brown, cream, and gray Salticid (jumping spider) seen on tall grasses after my husband mowed nearby. This spider belongs to the Phidippus genus. It has orange to brown markings above four pairs of eyes, cream-colored chelicerae, striped legs, and interesting dark brown and white markings on abdomen.


Habitat:
Tall grass in full sun. Nearby hurricane lilies and hardwood trees.

Notes:
It really liked following me around (and kept several eyes on me) as I photographed it.

Jumping Spider (Phiippus clarus) A hairy brown, cream, and gray Salticid (jumping spider) seen on tall grasses after my husband mowed nearby. This spider belongs to the Phidippus genus. It has orange to brown markings above four pairs of eyes, cream-colored chelicerae, striped legs, and interesting dark brown and white markings on abdomen. <br /> <br /> <br /> Habitat:<br /> Tall grass in full sun. Nearby hurricane lilies and hardwood trees.<br /> <br /> Notes:<br /> It really liked following me around (and kept several eyes on me) as I photographed it. <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/56177/phidippus_sp._-_jumping_spider.html Arachnida,Geotagged,Jumping Spider,Phidippus,Phidippus clarus,Phiippus clarus,Salticid,Salticidae,Spider,Spiders,Summer,United States,arachnid,jumping spiders

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    My theory on jumping spiders being curious towards humans is that they see themselves in the reflection of the lens. Just a theory though, either way it is a cute behavior. Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Lisa Kimmerling's profile
      Lisa Kimmerling
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      Confirmed as Phidippus clarus! Posted 4 years ago

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The Brilliant Jumping Spider

''Phidippus clarus'' is a species of jumping spider found in old fields throughout eastern North America. It often waits upside down near the top of a plant, which may be useful for detecting prey, and then quickly jumps down before the prey can escape.

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Species identified by Lisa Kimmerling
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By Lisa Kimmerling

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Uploaded Jan 2, 2018. Captured Jul 23, 2017 10:57 in 207-223 County Line Rd NE, Plainville, GA 30733, USA.
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  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/6.3
  • 1/400s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm
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