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Jumping spider - Phidippus carolinensis - male
Copyright © 2016 Zack Saavedra

Jumping spider - Phidippus carolinensis - Male
Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, USA
July 23, 2016
I spotted this handsome male jumper chilling on a neighbor's fence as I was walking by. His striking coloration stuck out like a sore thumb in the best way possible.

I continue to wonder why they wave their pedipalps up and down constantly. It's weird but adorable at the same time.

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Jumping spider - Phidippus carolinensis - male Jumping spider - Phidippus carolinensis - male
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Contributed by Zack Saavedra on 23 July, 2016 - 7:55pm

Palp waving…
There is an article here (see page 12) that discusses some theories about this behavior, if you are interested.
… Ross Hill, 23 July, 2016 - 8:07pm login or register to post comments

 
I owe you one
Thanks for supplying me with a link, Ross. You are too kind.
… Zack Saavedra, 23 July, 2016 - 11:18pm login or register to post comments

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