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Heliophanus cupreus Finally, my first British Salti! Really struggled to get decent photos as a bit out of practice (and just a bit shaky with excitement!). About 4mm.<br />
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Heliophanus cupreus

Finally, my first British Salti! Really struggled to get decent photos as a bit out of practice (and just a bit shaky with excitement!). About 4mm.

Pure gold! As it's name suggests, this little Salti has a metallic sheen. Quite spectacular!<br />
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The Copper sun jumper

''Heliophanus cupreus'', the copper sun jumper, is a species of jumping spider belonging to the family Salticidae.

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Similar species: Spiders

Species identified by Claire Hamilton

By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Apr 15, 2020. Captured in 53 Perowne Way, Sandown PO36 9BX, UK.

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