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05-JUN-2010 Steve Begin

Jumping spider, poss. Eris

Another superb shot by Steve, of a jumping spider. Look at those enormous eyes! These intriguing little spiders have been abundant this year at FWG. I have found many, many of them, often on DSV, where they have made their little webs. Unlike many spiders, they don't use a web to ensnare prey (they rely on their phenomenal eyesight ... those big eyes, and their powerful jumping ability). The webs are places to retreat to.

Canon EOS 7D
1/250s f/11.0 at 65.0mm iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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