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Regal Jumping Spider
Stanley Jones

Regal Jumping Spider (Phidippus regius)

Regal Jumping Spider (Phidippus regius: Salticidae) This the largest of the NA jumping spiders ranging from 6-18 mm (0.24-0.71 in) long and are quite variable in coloration. This brave little chap is ready to take me on (lol). Photographed at Lick Creek Park, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, USA. Post Oak Savannah Vegetational Area. Oak/yaupon/farkelberry dominated sand hill at ca. 100 m (333 ft) elevation.
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Habitat
Post Oak Savannah Vegetational Area. Oak/yaupon/farkelberry dominated sand hill at ca. 100 m (333 ft) elevation.
Location
Lick Creek Park, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
May 2013
Scientific name
Phidippus regius
Equipment used
Canon EOS 50D with a Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 macro USM lens, ISO 200, Shutter speed 1/250 with in camera flash, f/13.
Pops1
A super close up of this Spider, love those eyes, wouldn't want him jumping on me though LOL!!..great capture Stanley
 

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