#salticids

[hawkpartys]

Marpissa robusta

[theinfox]

Click to Leap: The Fascinating World of the Jumping Spider Pet

Ignore Hollywood’s eight-legged terrors! Jumping spiders, with enthralling vision and playful leaps, are anything but bloodthirsty villains. In fact, these acrobatic creatures might just leave you wondering: is it possible to have jumping spider pet? Before you grab your bug net and terrarium, let’s unfold the realm of jumping spider as a pet, revealing the thrills and challenges of welcoming these miniature marvels into your home. Read the full article

[kas-e]

Salticus scenicus x Adult male

Commonly known as the Zebra jumping spider, this particular spider was found and photographed in the Wasatch mountains of north Utah.

These shots were taken with a 28mm and a 24mm reverse mounted.

[vulture-jack]

I make contact with babie 

[werewyrmcaecilian]

SPIDERS are BEAUTIFUL creatures and you CANNOT change my mind

[kas-e]

Phidippus species.  I’m in the process of prepping my shots for print and compiling information on publication on various species of Salticidae.  Here are 3 of the more common North American species.  In order as follows.

P. Clarus - adult male

P. Whitmani - adult male

P. Audax - adult male

[kas-e]

Phids on Purple

P.otiosus, P.mystaceus P.cardinals (female/male)

[kas-e]

This looks like a penultimate (possibly adult) Phidippus Audax, definitely a female - but I can never be too sure about species in this region.  Shot on the Delmarva Peninsula.   

On a side note, I need to replace my diffuser, and I haven’t shot real macro in a long while, so these frames definitely leave a lot to be desired.  I need to get back on it.