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Jumping spider Saw this little one on a leaf in my back yard, he almost asked ' can you take my photo plz' Colonia colonus,Long-tailed tyrant Click/tap to enlarge

Jumping spider

Saw this little one on a leaf in my back yard, he almost asked ' can you take my photo plz'

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
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    I don't have a scientific source for this, but I speculate that they are fascinated by their own reflection in the lens. Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Claire Hamilton's profile
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      That's interesting, as I have always found that saltis tend to 'pose' for the camera! Posted 5 years ago
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        Part of me thinks this may be our ego speaking, as humans. Just like we attribute all kinds of stories and emotions to animal behavior that do not actually occur factually. I find it hard to believe a 2mm spider could grasp the concept of nearly 2m of human, or be actually curious about it. I'm thinking its just seeing a giant moving object and big shifts in light and shadow, and it freezes to make sense of it.

        That said, this one is known to at least show different behavior:

        Theatrical Jumper The Zebra Spider is known to have unique behavior amidst other jumping spiders. It is aware of humans and behaves differently when knowing it is observed. In particular, it lifts its head. I think I caught one of such moments in this photo. "Salticus scenicus" literally means Theatrical Jumper, and is not related to its common name, which describes the pattern on its abdomen.<br /> <br /> Other theatrical behavior of this species is the courtship dance where they wave their legs and pump their abdomen. This is a female, however, who would only observe the dance. Europe,Geotagged,Heesch,Macro,Netherlands,Salticus scenicus,Spring,Zebra spider

        In the end, I prefer to imagine they really are curious, it's a nicer reality to live by and does no harm.         Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago
        1. View Claire Hamilton's profile
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          That is very true, but yes, I too would prefer to feel they are really curious. I encountered quite a few whilst in SA and found that some almost played a game of hide and seek, and others would actively approach the camera. But then, it was usually in 'defense' mode! Posted 5 years ago
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    By the way, it's a 'she' ;) Posted 5 years ago
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    Could it be this?:
    https://www.alamy.com/female-jumping-spiders-artabrus-erythrocephalus-salticidae-family-araneae-order-klungkung-bali-indonesia-image248480431.html     Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
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      You really are amazing with spiders! Posted 5 years ago
      1. View Claire Hamilton's profile
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        I wouldn't say that, more like a dog with a stick! I really enjoy doing the research! Posted 5 years ago
        1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
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          Hah, I'll remember that ;)

          I do see that the suggested species is mostly reported from Asia. Could also be a lack of data of course.           Posted 5 years ago
          1. View Claire Hamilton's profile
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            You are right, I am tired ha ha!
             Posted 5 years ago
            1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
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              No worries! Posted 5 years ago
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    I will have another go at this tomorrow :) Posted 5 years ago
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    I am pretty sure this is Colonus sp. According to Wiki, there is only one species in Suriname C. rishwani, but for the life of me, I can't find a photo Sorry! Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Paul Dirksen's profile
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      I guess you're right about the name Claire, thnx. Posted 5 years ago
      1. View Claire Hamilton's profile
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        You're welcome! Posted 5 years ago

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Uploaded Mar 16, 2020. Captured Apr 14, 2019 12:28.
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  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/9.0
  • 1/83s
  • ISO500
  • 100mm

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