hunting for Lyssomanes…

And now for some details on photographing Lyssomanes viridis… I’ve found  this species to be somewhat easier to photograph than the usual jumping spider – largely because of their habitat. Since this species is found on leaves – usually… Read More →

what big teeth you have!

This very “toothy” fellow is a Magnolia Green Jumper – Lyssomanes viridis. This handsome individual is a male - as evidenced by the considerably lengthened chelicerae and enlarged pedipalps. Just for comparison, here is a female –… Read More →