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Marylyn_TX Houston, TX(Zone 9a) Jul 27, 2008

I have to say, I never thought I'd call a spider pretty, but this one definitely was! It was very small and liked to jump.

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dvhsr62 Franklin, NJ Jul 27, 2008

It amazes me how many people don't take the time to really look.I have seen some gorgeous spiders.I have to admit they are a little creepy but still beautiful.
Sorry I can't answer your question I just had to throw that out there.
BTW That is a very pretty spider!

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV Jul 27, 2008

This could be a young green lynx spider (Peucetia viridans; family Oxyopidae) - see http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1182/1254530015_4e80f28f0f.jpg?v=0

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claypa West Pottsgrove, PA(Zone 6b) Jul 27, 2008

Or this Magnolia green jumper Lyssomanes viridis - fits with "...very small...liked to jump"

http://bugguide.net/node/view/2040/bgimage?from=48

edit: I think the eyes are right for the Magnolia green jumper too, the big pair up front.

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV Jul 27, 2008

You're certainly right, claypa - the anterior median eyes on this specimen blended in with the background color of the cephalothorax, and I overlooked them. Also, although there was something about the legs that bothered me a little, I failed to take the time to doublecheck. Thanks for your correction!

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Marylyn_TX Houston, TX(Zone 9a) Jul 27, 2008

Thank you, Mike and suunto! :-)

dvhsr62, I'm sure you're right about there being lots of beautiful spiders. I'll look more carefully after this. ^_^

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