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Darth Vader Jumping Spider<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n

Jumping spider as Darth Vader? Well, that thought certainly crossed my mind when I saw this little spider jumping from leaf to leaf, branch to branch, on a rose bush.<\/p>\n

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Darth Vader Jumping Spider?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This was the funniest little spider I have seen in my yard in a long time. He first tried to stare me down, which is how I got this particular image. The scientific name for this spider is Phidippus audax<\/a>, which means “daring” or “bold.” This one certainly was!!!<\/p>\n

When I didn’t leave, it scurried under leaves, over leaves, jumped everywhere, looking around periodically to see if I were still there.<\/p>\n

This spider could also be dressed for Halloween – black and orange! This was a particularly wonderful creature to run across unexpectedly in the yard!<\/p>\n

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“OK, I’m Leaving, Lady!”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Nice Backside!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While these are common in the United States and in New Mexico, this is the most colorful one I have seen in my yard. It was an unexpected pleasure, along with being a little humorous. Keep an eye out for something similar when you are out in your yard.<\/p>\n

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Darth Vader Jumping Spider Jumping spider as Darth Vader? Well, that thought certainly crossed my mind when I saw this little spider jumping from leaf to leaf, branch to branch, on a rose bush. This was the funniest little spider I have seen in my yard in a long time. He first tried to stare … <\/p>\n

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