Unidentified Species...

[JohnxII]

This was posted in my local forum but nobody was able to ID it... they suspect that it could be some kind of huntsman, but I haven't seen any as hairy/colorful as this one... it's most probably arboreal, but the eyes arrangement doesn't look too new world?

Stunning and beautiful nevertheless!

 

[AudreyElizabeth]

That is a beautiful spider. Does the person know where the species originates?

 

[JohnxII]

Originally posted by HerpInvertGirl
That is a beautiful spider. Does the person know where the species originates?

Well, I'm afraid that the person just posted the pic, didn't tell much about the source of the picture either...

 

[G_Wright]

that looks like a true spider

Nice colours

 

[rknralf]

Looking at the eye arrangement, I would suspect it is some sort of jumping spider. They are very widespread and come in a huge array of colors.
I also think it might be fairly small in size (<1") and just a good photo.
Still very cool, it would be nice to find out what it is.
Ralph

 

[Yoshi11]

Originally posted by JohnxII
This was posted in my local forum but nobody was able to ID it... they suspect that it could be some kind of huntsman, but I haven't seen any as hairy/colorful as this one... it's most probably arboreal, but the eyes arrangement doesn't look too new world?

Stunning and beautiful nevertheless!

Looks like a beautiful spider but IMO to me it looks like it's been altered or even a fake, maybe.

 

[Aviculariinae]

Its definetly some kind of jumping spider probably from the family Salticidae.Good camara work!

I also think it might be fairly small in size (<1")

Id agree with that aswell

 

[Spiral_Stairs]

Originally posted by G_Wright
that looks like a true spider

It only has 6 legs.

 

[Aviculariinae]

It only has 6 legs

True but all you can do is really have a guess at these things!My first impression was that the picture was altered cos most jumping spiders legs have shorter legs and its only the first pair that are long and thick!
All i know is the family Salticidae are suppose to have some stunning looking jumping spiders!

 

[Code Monkey]

It's not a salticid. The middle two eyes would be much larger than the others. I have no idea what it is or whether it's faked, but I do know it's not a salticid

 

[PureLuck]

I think that it is a pretty doctored photo too. There are some seams that are showing. Looks like they took several characteristics from several spiders and put them together. Legs look like pipe cleaners. LOL!

 

[Martin H.]

Originally posted by HerpInvertGirl

That is a beautiful spider. Does the person know where the species originates?

>>click here<<

all the best,
Martin

 

[Aviculariinae]

Thanks martin! Its the eye segments that got me thinkling it was jumping spider but the legs just didnt match,

That will tell you what i know "sweet F.A" LOL

The middle two eyes would be much larger than the others

I never even taught to check that up mate,it just looked so similar on apperance!
Now proven:" Assumptions are the mother of all F**K ups"

 

[PapaSmurf]

wow thats a nice looking spider real or not.

 

[JohnxII]

Thanks Martin! So that's where the pic came from...

I used to keep lots of jumping spiders, so I knew it wasn't one of those... speaking of which, is there such a board here?

*heads to find jumping spider board*

 

[Martin H.]

Originally posted by JohnxII

I used to keep lots of jumping spiders, so I knew it wasn't one of those... speaking of which, is there such a board here?

>>Jumping Spider Forum<< (but not much traffic)

all the best,
Martin

 

[Satanika]

Originally posted by JohnxII

I used to keep lots of jumping spiders, so I knew it wasn't one of those... speaking of which, is there such a board here?

*heads to find jumping spider board*

http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=12




Debby

 

[Bearskin10]

Why do so many immediately jump to the conclusion that is a fake or doctored picture? After that deal I went through a few months ago (A lot of you know what I am talking about) this is kind of a sore subject with me and kind of pisses me off. There are some pretty amazing creatures out there and my first thought when I saw the picture was wow, not that looks to cool to be real! Anyway sorry for the rant, I am not flaming anyone but just had to get that off my back. Peace, Greg

 

[FelixA9]

Originally posted by Bearskin10
Why do so many immediately jump to the conclusion that is a fake or doctored picture? After that deal I went through a few months ago (A lot of you know what I am talking about) this is kind of a sore subject with me and kind of pisses me off. There are some pretty amazing creatures out there and my first thought when I saw the picture was wow, not that looks to cool to be real! Anyway sorry for the rant, I am not flaming anyone but just had to get that off my back. Peace, Greg

Lack of imagination or just plain cinicism would be my guess. It isn't just here either. Just about any forum or subject you have if there is a photo that looks good or strange there are always those who will leap to explain why they think it is fake. 99% of the time they end up looking like idiots. It's like the saying goes "truth is stranger than fiction" and that goes for photos too.

 

[Walter]

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