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Jumping spider - Pelegrina galathea
Copyright © 2007 Harlan Ratcliff

Jumping spider - Pelegrina galathea
rural, Dallas County, Iowa, USA
May 28, 2007
Size: 0.25 inch
Seemed a little larger than most jumping spiders I usually see.

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Contributed by Harlan Ratcliff on 9 November, 2007 - 9:24am
Last updated 12 November, 2007 - 1:37pm

Not an expert either...
but I've spent a fair amount of time with this species.

I'm pretty certain this is Pelegrina galathea. Very likely an adult female.

Nice photos, BTW!
… Jay Barnes, 9 November, 2007 - 1:19pm login or register to post comments

Not an expert
But you may want to check out this one while waiting for an expert to give an opinion.
… John R. Maxwell, 9 November, 2007 - 11:27am login or register to post comments

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