Puzzled, Pt. 3 - _TNY_0235 (In Explore 3/4 2023)

Jumping spiders, like this female Evarcha falcata, always have that wonderful, puzzled look on their faces.

 

I found this on the roof of the old playhouse in my mother-in-law's garden and managed a couple of shots before she jumped off it and down into the undergrowth.

 

Notice how she is missing a leg there - though spiders can of course get by just fine with seven legs - and partially regrow them with each moult.

 

Not entirely sure, but I have seen this species being called the "woodland jumping spider" in English.

 

Part 1 here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/52274345556/

 

Part 2 here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/52573932865/

 

For a shot of a male with wonderfuly green eyes, have a look here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/52207656070/

 

For a shot of a juvenile specimen, look here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/52549240959/

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