| Latin Name | Observation date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Genus Oxyopes | August 24 2026 | Central 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.
| Camera Used | poco c65 |
|---|---|
| Lens | MM |
| F-stop | |
| Iso speed | ISO |
| Focal length | MM |
| Photography | Genus Oxyopes |
| Photographer | @maxmarvin |
| Link to original | community |
|---|---|
| Link | https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/394037575 |
| Latitude | Longitude | Map |
|---|---|---|
| 5.1572466 | 96.6279130 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.1572466984&mlon=96.6279130394#map=12/5.1571/96.6278 |
