Sunday, December 30, 2012

Dandy Jumping Spider (Portia Schultz)

Family Salticidae
This spider was very small and what I found most interesting was the way it holds its legs. The front three seem to look like one at times.

I am told that they use various means to get into the webs of other spiders which they then eat.
ID confirmation: Ansie Dippenaar-Schoeman
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4 comments:

  1. GaelynDecember 30, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    Legs spread like that make a tiny spider look bigger. And actually rather scary.

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  2. SAPhotographs (Joan)December 30, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    LOL!! They are so small I doubt if they could scare a worm. :)

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  3. UnknownDecember 31, 2012 at 11:49 PM

    Hi bug lady. Just discovered your site. Love it. Thank you for sharing with those that may not have the same opportunities but have the interest. Regards. Ian W

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  4. SAPhotographs (Joan)January 1, 2013 at 4:12 AM

    Hi Ian. Thank for visiting my blog and your kind words. I am pleased you found it interesting.Best wishes, Joan

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