What kind of spider is this ?

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milenvichev varna, Bulgaria Apr 12, 2016

Hi,

I found this spider in my office and I'm really curious what kind is it ?

Thank you
Kind regards,
Milen Vichev

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Flapdoodle Minot, ND Apr 12, 2016

It's a jumping spider in the family Salticidae. Excellent eyesight (for spiders, anyway) and harmless to humans...

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milenvichev varna, Bulgaria Apr 12, 2016

Thank you!

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1lisac Liberty Hill, TX(Zone 8a) Apr 12, 2016

How does one tell if a spider has excellent eye sight? Just curious....

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Flapdoodle Minot, ND Apr 12, 2016

They actively track their prey - also, see http://www.tolweb.org/accessory/Jumping_Spider_Vision?acc_id=1946

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1lisac Liberty Hill, TX(Zone 8a) Apr 12, 2016

Wow, that's cool. Thanks! I'm glad I ask.

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