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Jumping Spider - Phidippus cardinalis

Jumping Spider - Phidippus cardinalis
Sand Springs, Osage County, Oklahoma, USA
September 28, 2008
Size: 6mm (1/4")
Jumped from one leaf to another just as I took the picture. Note the "lifeline".

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Belt & Suspenders
Whoa, two lifelines. I saw a small jumper launch into the air after a smaller fly then watched him swinging from its lifeline until the thing broke. They're certainly fun to watch.

 
Yeah, I know....
I like the way they follow you and keep constant watch on you....pretty cool!

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