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zebra spider (Salticus scenicus)

Spiders (Aranea) > Crab Spiders (Thomisidae) > zebra spider (Salticus scenicus)
This spider uses its superb vision to detect prey, calculates the distance to it and leaps to trap it.
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23 March 2011. Zebra spider at Widley.  Copyright Peter Drury 2011
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23 March 2011. Zebra spider at Widley. Copyright Peter Drury 2011

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  • 23 March 2011. Zebra spider at Widley.  Copyright Peter Drury 2011
  • 20 Sep 2010 - Zebra Spider (Saticus scenicusI at Widley. Copyright Peter Drury 2010
  • 20 Sep 2010 - Zebra Spider (Saticus scenicusI at Widley. Copyright Peter Drury 2010
  • zebra spider (Salticus scenicus). Copyright Peter Drury 2010<br />
The two forward facing eyes allow it calculate the distance to its prey before leaping onto its prey.<br />
The spider is seen here on a fence panel which is a favourite spot for insects basking in the sun.
  • zebra spider (Salticus scenicus). Copyright Peter Drury 2010
  • zebra spider (Salticus scenicus). Copyright Peter Drury 2010
  • garyyankechphotography

    on June 12, 2013

    I love this shot! The colour contrast is amazing.

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