Metaphid Jumping Spider
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![A metaphid jumping spider. 3 pairs of eyes are apparent; the 4th pair, towards the abdomen, is difficult to see. [Shooting details: ISO 200, f/64, f=140 mm, 50 mm (20D) closeup lens, flash]](thumbs/040707_210246_1_thm.jpg)
![The front pair of eyes are quite large (or relatively so, since this spider is only about 3 mm (1/8") long). [Shooting details: ISO 100, f/64, f=140 mm, 50 mm (20D) closeup lens, flash]](thumbs/040707_203446_1_thm.jpg)
![Closer. The leg-like structures in front of its mouth are its pedipalps. [Shooting details: ISO 100, f/64, f=400 mm, 50 mm (20D) closeup lens, flash]](thumbs/040707_204826_1_thm.jpg)