Pseudeuophrys lanigera – Me and Mike Powell (you should really go and check out his fabulous blog ‘My Journey Through Photography’ right now!) We know some folk get a little creeped out by these things … but who could fail to be moved by the cute little puppy dog eyes on this very small jumping spider? Double-click images if you really want to.
© Peter Hillman ♦ 18th May 2018 ♦ Living room ceiling, Staffordshire ♦ Nikon D7200
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Sunglasses on the front and beady eyes higher up?
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lol:)
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I’m not a spider fan in general, but these fellas are quite cute.
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I am pleased you find them so 🙂
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“I only have eyes for you…” in this case, that means lots of eyes. I love jumping spiders, though I only occasionally spot one. Nice shots, Pete.
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Thank you, Mike. At the time this was a new species for me, so I was quite thrilled.
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You two might compare notes, maybe your childhood, your dreams, it can’t be a coincidence there are two of you.
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No…No…No….You can’t convince me these are puppy dog eyes (lol).
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I tried, lol 🙂
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Now wee jumping spiders are quite cute, and I’ve no objection to them! I can’t remember the last time I found one on one of my plants, though.
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I am pleased to know that, gillyflower 🙂 I saw one briefy, a Zebra Jumping Spider, on my waterbutt by the shed the other day, first one of the year.
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You found one on your WHAT? I’m afraid that, never having heard or seen that term before, the image that it conjures up is probably better left in its undeveloped embryonic form. Please enlighten me, so I can let it go!
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🙂 Lol 🙂 A waterbutt is a tank that collects rainwater from the roof of my shed, which I then use to water my plants. I have 3 of them in the garden, and one colllects water from the garage roof, too. 🙂
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So, a rain barrel–what a relief. I was picturing (or, rather, trying not to picture) you having just lost your balance while stepping across a rivulet by your shed, and looking down to find a zebra jumper on your–oh, never mind.
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You got me laughing here this morning, Gary, and I thank you for that.:)
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Fine detail!. How large is this spider?
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Thank you. The body is just under 5mm (1/4in) long, so quite small.
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He is rather beautiful but the fact he’s called a jumping spider… I think I’ll run hahaha
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Lol! 🙂
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Fuzzy like a puppy, too! 🙂
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🙂 Yes, indeed 🙂
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I agree with you on this one, Peter. Those eyes are really cute.
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Thank you, Vicki 🙂
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Jumping spiders are really cute! 🙂
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They are indeed, Anki, thank you! 🙂
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Honestly at first glance my brain sees a cold blooded killer of sweet dreams. But when I take a closer look he does look kinda cute! Beautifully photographed Pete!
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Yet you are right, Sandra. Those eyes have evolved to search for only one thing … prey. Thank you 🙂
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I did double click because I know jumping spider’s are fairly small and aren’t going to jump out of my phone and eat me. Although not too much a spider fan, I am forever amazed at the details you show us.
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Lol! You made me chuckle her. Thank you, Jill.
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Oh my. This one is amazing, Pete.
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Thank you, Jane 🙂 These don’t always like having their picture taken are usually gone before you can even focus!
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such amazing eyes!
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I couldn’t believe them myself!
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