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Spider on Wild Lettuce - Phidippus clarus

Spider on Wild Lettuce - Phidippus clarus
Junction City, 15 mi. SE, Bottomland prairie restoration, Geary County, Kansas, USA
September 11, 2019
Size: 8-10 mm
This compact spider was on a leaf of a wild lettuce plant.

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Spider on Wild Lettuce - Phidippus clarus Spider on Wild Lettuce - Phidippus clarus

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
An emaciated female, common appearance of one that has been guarding eggs.
Unique coloration, likely an undescribed variation. Great find and excellent addition!

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