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    Default Wild Jumping Spider ID?

    I found this guy along the fenceline on a grape vine leaf. The best id is Lyssomanes viridis, also know as the Magnolia green jumper. In the pictures it's abdomen is green but not in my photo. Any idea Al?
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    Default Re: Wild Jumping Spider ID?

    Pat that does look like L.viridis but the abdomen doesnt.. maybe its a different species L.antillanus looks similar..

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    Allows you to upload images and data about insects and plants..then community experts can Id it.. I've used it a few times.Maybe upload and see what they come up with.

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    Default Re: Wild Jumping Spider ID?

    It does look similar Al I did sign up at Inaturalist and also uploaded the photo. I also posted it on a FB group which ids Florida creatures. I will post back if something comes up.
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    Default Re: Wild Jumping Spider ID?

    Whatever it is, it's sure a good looker.
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    Default Re: Wild Jumping Spider ID?

    Thank you Liz, it looks like it's wearing a little flower on it's head.


    Someone posted on the FB group and this is what was posted....

    This is indeed a Magnolia Jumping spider (Lyssomanes viridis). Sometimes, depending on the translucency of the abdomens and what they eat, some spiders can "change colors". This one must have recently fed.
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