Walking on the Ceiling, Pt. 2 - _TNY_4515

I was editing shots on the computer at home when I noticed something small moving in the ceiling.

 

It turned out to be not one, not two, but three adult male zebra spiders (Salticus scenicus) walking around quite close to each other.

 

I got my hopes up that they would get close enough to each other to engage in some display of intimidation or maybe even doing a bit of wrestling with those huge chelicerae the Salticus males grow - but unfortunately it didn't happen.

 

I picked up this one to try and move him, but he immediately jumped off my hand (while I was standing on a chair) and lowered himself down on the desk and began exploring there.

 

To no surprise to anyone I had my camera ready and managed a couple of shots with the MP-E65mm (at 2.7:1 magnification) which isn't the easiest with a Salticidae on the move.

 

The background is boring, but it also isolates the spider completely which is nice in its own right.

 

Part 1 here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/49934956173/

 

Perhaps this is the same specimen as the one that was eating a baby jumping spider right outside two weeks later? www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/49883601297/

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