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Phidippus adumbratus
Muted gray and tan, female spider with patterned abdomen. The chelicera are blue/green as found in the Phidippus genus.
Front yard moving from one bush to another on a web. I saw her moving and I put my hand out. She crawled on and did a 360 turn for me. I placed her on the bush she was going to, unharmed.
39 Comments (1–25)
He he he. Yes, I'm a Trekkie and couldn't resist. Glad this spider made you smile :)
LOL. Khaaaannn... as in the Wrath Of? That gave me a good belly laugh. How could anyone not love such a cute little face. Great series, Cindy, and I'll be smiling all day after seeing this :-)
Belated congrats, Cindy!
Beautiful series Cindy
So beautiful
Thank you everyone!
Al, you are definitely not the only person that avoids touching spiders! Normally I avoid interacting with any wild animal but the Jumpers here are very calm and usually end up jumping on my camera or hand anyway ;)
Not to be the odd man out, but I'm terrified of spiders and I think my first reaction putting a spider on my hand would be to cry, not grab my camera. Kudos to your bravery for handling such a vicious specimen!
Terrific, Cindy.
Congratulations Cindy!
Congratulations Cindy on your SOTD
Congrats Cindy! Awesome. You are becoming quite the photographer!
Thank you my friends! I too think they're charming :)
Lizzy, I just couldn't help myself with the last pic. I'm not only a Nature nerd but a Sci-fi nerd as well.
congrats !!
Some of my best friends are these little guys! They are SO CHARMING :)
Captivating. Congratulations!!!
Congratulations, Cindy!!
Congrats Cindy ! Adorable little spider !!! =)
congratulations
Amazing little creauture, great spotting! And I'm still chuckling over that last photo :D
Congratulations Cindy! It is adorable and so tiny. Your pictures are beautiful!
Very honored! Thank you everyone for your wonderful comments!
Gongrats! It is a beauty and really deserves being in the spotlights :)
Congratulations Cindy .......
Congratulations on this adorable SotD Cindy !
Great shots Cindy! Congrats on SOTD.