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Maratus scutulatus Busy photographing an assassin bug when this pretty little jumping spider showed up for just a couple of seconds in the frame - then did exactly what this family of spiders is known for and jumped off at lightning speed, to where I do not know! One lucky shot with this little arachnid. <br /> <br /> Previously within genus Maratus.<br /> <br /> Female 5mm in length. Araneae,Australia,Geotagged,Jumping Spider,Macro,Maratus scutulatum,Salticidae,Spider,White-banded House Jumping Spider,Winter,arachnid,arthropod,invertebrate Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Maratus scutulatus

Busy photographing an assassin bug when this pretty little jumping spider showed up for just a couple of seconds in the frame - then did exactly what this family of spiders is known for and jumped off at lightning speed, to where I do not know! One lucky shot with this little arachnid.

Previously within genus Maratus.

Female 5mm in length.

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    Christine Young
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    It's very cute and has such a curious expression <3 Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Ruth Spigelman's profile
      Ruth Spigelman
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      Yes! And now it looks as if she is studying the 'pin' logo in the top right corner ha ha Posted 6 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
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        Haha! Posted 6 years ago
  3. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Excellent shot, the composition with it looking up is perfect. Posted 6 years ago

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The White-banded House Jumping Spider

Hypoblemum scutulatum is a jumping spider in the Hypoblemum genus. It occurs in Australia.

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Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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Uploaded Jul 27, 2019. Captured Aug 7, 2016 12:51 in 34 Curry St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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