Insects and Spiders

Funky Spider Face

What an unusual spider face. And he had beautiful golden palps. He was shy and kept trying to be on the side of the pole away from me. I kept at it and finally got one face shot before he moved again. A very white bristly mustache. I could find very little information on the internet about this species. I feel lucky to have found it, apparently they are not often seen. Glad it was the more stunning male that I found, females are a bit more subdued in their markings.
Carolina Jumping Spider (Phidippus carolinensis)

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