Zebra Jumping Spider - Salticus Scenicus

[hoftwi]

Finally the weather is slightly warmer and sun comes out but it is exceptionally windy which makes focusing a lot more difficult. Hope I didn't get the ID wrong, if I do, please let me know.

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[alfbranch]

ID correct and a male no idea about the bubble.

 

[Graham]

Great little things they are, I had a Orange one on my arm on saturday, very inquisitive things they are.
Very nice photos Icy, No 3 for me.

 

[hoftwi]

Thanks Graham I have only seen this species and would love to see others I can imagine it would look stunning in orange

 

[Paul Iddon]

Lovely spider and a lovely set.

Maybe the bubble is just a droplet of rain water?

Paul.

 

[G.K.Jnr.]

A nice set of images Icy, of a lovely little spider.

George.

 

[Tintin124]

Nice set a little on the contrasty side of things.... the pose is the same in all shots was it alive/barely alive?

 

[hoftwi]

Thanks George and Byrn

It was very alive and I was chasing it for half hour

 

[Tintin124]

I was chasing it for half hour

Then you killed it and shot it??? lmao

Are you making an appearance at the Meega Meet?

 

[hoftwi]

What is the Mega Meet? I don't know when and where and what

 

[ChrisA]

Great set of the wee spider, although it looks like a weird octopus like thing in #3

 

[Tintin124]

What is the Mega Meet? I don't know when and where and what

https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/megga-meet-2015-bedfordshire.575501/

 

[hoftwi]

Lovely spider and a lovely set.

Maybe the bubble is just a droplet of rain water?

Paul.

Thanks Paul I was chasing it in a bush and didn't see the bubble at first, then for a few moment it stayed and I noticed the bubble.

Too much to learn from the bugs and lots of mysteries for me

 

[hoftwi]

https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/megga-meet-2015-bedfordshire.575501/

It sounds interesting but I don't think I can make it this weekend Maybe we should arrange a macro meet ourself