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Philaeus chrysops

Picture ID 62575

Picture of Philaeus chrysops - Dorsal

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Took this on our patio in Kefalonia-nearest thing I can find is a red backed jumping spider but they seem to be native to North America

  • Submitted by: 
    Paty
  • Submitted: May 27, 2019
  • Photographed: May 27, 2019
  • Spider: Philaeus chrysops
  • Location: Evreti near Fiskardo, Greece
  • Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
  • Found in web?: No
  • Attributes: Dorsal
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oravecz

Saw the same spider on the same day today hiking the ancient volcano on the Methana Peninsula. Took a picture with the intent of uploading it here, but Paty beat me to it.

ZASHIKI

It’s a female red-backed jumping spider

ItsyBitsy

Philaeus chrysops.

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