Genus Oxyopes

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Genus OxyopesAugust 24 2026Central Aceh Regency,Aceh, Indonesia

While clearing brush and weeds from the edge of my plantation, I stumbled upon a spider perched on the foliage—most likely a jumping spider. It was of moderate size, and I suspect it was a female; I gathered this because a clump of white silk was attached to the leaves nearby, likely containing her eggs. The spider didn't flee when I approached; instead, she remained steadfast, guarding the web cluster. I had no intention of disturbing or upsetting her; I simply wanted to take a photograph. Using a macro lens, the resulting images were stunningly detailed, clearly revealing every aspect of the spider's form and size. I wasn't worried about her presence, as she posed no threat to humans or my crops; in fact, I was grateful to have her there, as she helps control pests like aphids and grasshoppers.

With the help of a macro lens, we can also see the fine black spines on this spider's legs; however, I do not know whether or not they are dangerous, as I wouldn't dare handle this particular spider at all.
Alright everyone, I will now share some photos of this jumping spider here.



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PhotographyGenus Oxyopes
Photographer@maxmarvin


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Linkhttps://www.inaturalist.org/observations/394037575
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5.157246696.6279130https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.1572466984&mlon=96.6279130394#map=12/5.1571/96.6278



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