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Dark-Raptor β Salticus scenicus
Published: 2013-08-12 11:52:18 +0000 UTC; Views: 1841; Favourites: 67; Downloads: 15
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Adult male of Salticus scenicus (Araneae: Salticidae)D200, Industar 50/2.8, extension tubes, SB-800
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I wonder why jumper gents have such long fangs. They look like tusks, kind of reminds me of those skulls in the Elephant Graveyard in the Lion King almost. Great shot of this guy!
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Didn't know that this were males, I always thought they were another species.
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Yes. In some species sexual dimorphism is very distinct:
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Interesting, theΒ Marpissa muscosa is one I see a lot in my yard, I used to have one in a jar when I was a kid
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Wow you're a lucky one!
I've never found a male Salticus scenicus, we only have females here 
That's a beautiful shot and a cute little guy
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Thanks
You should look more carefuly. They are more common but are less sedentary than females. It is much easier to capture them on the meadow with entomological scoop.
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You are welcome
And thank you for the tipp.
I will try this for sure when it's getting warmer here :3
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Yes, they are common in the whole Europe and can be found in US. I meet them almost everyday.
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A colleague told me they were rare in Czech republic... I guess he was just trying to look special 
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I have information that S. scenicus is a holarctic species, but it is believed that it was transferred by humans from Europe to US. I don't know when, but their ability to survive long travels, without the food is amazing.
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Oh well, spiders are masters of asceticism after all. Thanks for the info
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I would love to have this little guy crawl on my arm. :3
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Wonderful and very clear shot.
Love the eyes of this spider.
They look like little diamonds
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