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jumping spider - Phidippus princeps
Copyright © 2005 tom murray

jumping spider - Phidippus princeps
Milton, Massachusetts, USA
May 4, 2005
Size: 6mm

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jumping spider - Phidippus princeps - female jumping spider - Phidippus princeps
Contributed by tom murray on 8 May, 2005 - 8:07pm
Last updated 18 June, 2005 - 10:00pm

Beautiful Phidippus!
What a great frontal shot. Can you describe your encounter with it, how long you were able to photograph it, and any unusual behavioral aspects?
… Gary Kline, 27 July, 2005 - 3:10pm

 
Cooperative subject
This one was moving around on top of a rock, and let me take several shots, and was still there when I left. Most times you can get in tight, as long as you move really slow. To get the frontal shot, I waved my fingers to get it's attention, and it turns to see the movement, facing the camera.
Sometimes jumping spiders are rather bold, and face you down rather than run away, but not always.
… tom murray, 27 July, 2005 - 6:37pm

Jumping Spider - P. princeps
It is a female Phidippus princeps, I believe.
… Jeff Hollenbeck, 18 June, 2005 - 9:53pm

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