Jumping Spider on yellow flower

These are two shots of a tiny jumping spider on a yellow flower I took.

Jumping Spider photographs

These are some macro photographs of jumping spiders.  Jumping Spiders are very common throughout the world.  These small arachnids are named because they are quick and like to jump to capture prey and escape danger.  Jumping spiders come in many different sizes colors and shapes.  Jumping spiders have incredible eyesight and are very alert.  These arachnids hunt by sight.  When one of these spiders sees movement they will generally turn towards the movement or sometimes shy away if they sense danger.

Jumping spiders are mostly harmless to humans.  Most are not aggressive and will not bite unless harassed.  You can handle most jumping spiders without fear of being bitten.

I dont not know what exact species most of these are.  I took these macro photographs of jumping spiders in Texas.  Some were found in Austin, Dallas and Fort Worth.

I shot these pictures on a Canon 5D Mark II with either a Sigma 180mm or a Canon MP-E 65mm 1x-5x lens.

My favorite photographs are the first three where the jumping spider is on some pink colored flowers called Red Yucca.  The jumping spider had actually caught another jumping spider and was eating it.  I got a few photographs before the jumping spider got scared and dropped his meal.  This was my first time to see a jumping spider eating another spider.

I shot these three photographs of jumping spider in Farmers Branch Texas in Gussie / Waterworth Park.  Every year the park is full of flowers and roses.  I usually find a lot of insects to photograph in this park.  This was the first time I have seen a jumping spider eating another spider.

These are some videos I have taken of jumping spiders.

Black and Orange Jumping Spider

These are some macro photographs of a black and orange jumping spider.  I do not know what species this jumping spider is.  I found this arachnid in north Texas.  I took these macro photographs of a jumping spider with a Canon 5D Mark II and a Sigma 180mm macro lens.  I used a Canon MT-24EX twin flash unit for light.  I have found a lot of jumping spiders but I have never found one with orange and black.

I held the spider a few times and he wasn't aggressive and didn't bite.  Just like most jumping spiders he was very observant.  Slight movements would cause him to turn and investigate.  Jumping Spiders have some of the best eyes of any arachnid I have seen.

Dimorphic Jumping Spider - Maevia Inclemens

Dimorphic Jumping Spider - Maevia Inclemens 


These is a pretty jumping spider called a Dimorphic Jumping Spider.  I have only seen one of this species.  I took these macro photographs with a Canon 5d Mark II using a Canon MP-E 65mm lens.


Dimorphic Jumping Spider

Macro shots of Dimorphic Jumping Spider

These are several macro photographs of a female Dimorphic Jumping Spider. These spiders are quite shy and will attempt to jump away if they encounter any threats. The female has red stripes which makes them a somewhat pretty species to see.You can see more pictures of this Female Dimorphic Jumping Spider at http://www.gather.com/viewSlideshow.action?albumId=32030