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Jumping Spider (Female or Male?) - Hentzia mitrata - male
Copyright © 2007 Preston Scott Justis

Jumping Spider (Female or Male?) - Hentzia mitrata - Male
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
November 3, 2007
Size: ~5mm body length
I know this is Hentzia mitrata, but I'm not sure about sex. I think it is a Male. Could someone more experienced please confirm this?

Thanks,

Scott

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Contributed by Preston Scott Justis on 4 November, 2007 - 10:19am
Last updated 4 November, 2007 - 3:43pm

Gorgeous shot,
and definitely a male. If you search the guide for Hentzia mitrata and click on the comparable images you'll see the difference between male and female is pretty easy to see.
… Lynette Schimming, 4 November, 2007 - 12:44pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks...
Lynette! I thought it was all in the size of the 'palps' which I wasn't sure about with this species. I should have looked at the images a little closer.

Scott
… Preston Scott Justis, 4 November, 2007 - 3:41pm login or register to post comments

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