Monomad: Oxyopes salticus

in Black And White5 months ago

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Even though you see this spider so innocent, beautiful and narrow, you need to know that it is an active hunter. Hunting among the grass, without the need to make a web because it takes too much time. Oxyopes salticus is a spider that is skilled at killing its prey, such as other small insects.

Oxyopes salticus actually has a yellow body color that is almost transparent. In addition, Oxyopes has sturdy legs with many sharp spines. Walking on leaves - grass that makes this spider look fierce.

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I'm going to put this(Oxyopes salticus) into a daily #monomad contest organized and curated by @monochromes

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Yesterday I found a female, she was even guarding her nest. Today I saw you share a male. He looks quite handsome & charismatic :)

@alexa-makro Unfortunately, I can't tell the difference between males and females. Pat beda jih?

The males have crab legs like you shared, while the females don't. :)

Nice photos, my friend. I think I saw a spider similar to the one you shared a while ago, but I couldn't photograph it. Yours are great.

If you meet again you can try it with a 12mm macro lens. Or if you have a better one, you will definitely do more than I can. Good luck

Thanks for the advice, my friend. I'll do that next time 😉