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Jumping spider with fly

I think this is Eris flava, but happy to be corrected. Like every jumping spider I’ve photographed it held onto its prey even while I chased it around the leaf to get the shot. I think I’ve seen a jumping … Continue reading →

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Small winter stonefly

I was out looking for the elusive snow fly yesterday but found this, instead: an eastern stonefly (Allocapnia recta), a member of the Capniidae (small winter stoneflies). At least that’s what I think it is. Larvae are active during the … Continue reading →

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Cute and ferocious jumping spider

Found this spider patrolling a few leaves at Hildacy Farm Preserve in Media, PA. I’m fairly sure it’s Paraphidippus aurantius. I can totally see why some people keep salticids as pets.