Male jumping spider (Metacyrba punctata)
I’ve been told that, when a species does not have a common name, I should give it one. This little fellow deserves one, don’t you think?
This handsome Metacyrba punctata jumping spider was wandering around on my garage door when I spotted him. He gave me a few choice leg gestures (“Go away! I’m busy!”) while I snapped away. He was so tiny (about 5 mm) that I could barely see which way he was facing, even though the viewfinder!
Once I looked at the photos I realized I’d got photos of him actually stalking, catching, and eating one of the house spiders (Theridion varians) which also live on my garage door.
Male jumping spider (Metacyrba punctata) with prey (Theridion varians)
Male jumping spider (Metacyrba punctata)
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