There are few things as charming or engaging as when a tiny jumping spider looks up at you. These spiders belong to the family Salticidae, which is the largest spider family on earth. The United States is fortunate to have several hundred species of jumping spiders, and each species has their own diverse coloring and patterns. With their large front eyes, excellent vision, efficient hunting skills, and clear intelligence, they are an endless joy to photograph - not to mention their small size pushes your macro photography skills.
Bold Jumping Spider on the hunt at Blackhill Regional Park, MD
Young female Bronze Jumping Spider at Blackwater NWR, MD
Female Bronze Jumping Spider at Woodend Sanctuary, MD
Female Hentz Jumping Spider at Woodend Sanctuary, MD
Male Hentz Jumping Spider at Blackwater NWR, MD
Magnolia Green Jumping Spider at Woodend Sanctuary, MD
Male Bronze Jumping Spider at Woodend Sanctuary, MD
Female Hentz Jumping Spider at Blackwater NWR, MD
Male Sylvan Jumping Spider at Woodend Sanctuary, MD
Brilliant Jumping Spider at Blackwater NWR, MD
Female Dimorphic Jumping Spider at Brookside Gardens, MD
Male Magnolia Green Jumping Spider at Blackwater NWR, MD