Eris militaris (Hentz, 1845) Discussion
bronze jumper
Comments on May 11, 2007 Observation
Bev Wigney
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Submitted: May 11, 2007 at 12:24:16 PM MST
![Eris militaris (Bev Wigney [May 11, 2007])](/observers/images/uploaded/Thumb_4_2007-5-11_eris-09-05-2007-1.jpg)
Female spider found on poplar tree carrying an insect larva (see photo). This spider was found about 15 meters from the location where a male and female of this species were found in late April and early May. A second female was seen approximately 4 meters from this location on May 3, 2007, also on a poplar tree in the woodlot. Photo of May 9th spider: http://www.pbase.com/crocodile/image/78522677 Photo of May 3rd spider: http://www.pbase.com/crocodile/image/78522677
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David Bree wrote on August 27, 2007 at 8:09:42 PM MST
A nice little photo but might this be Eris flava, not E.militaris? Seems like a nice white line under the eyes. I have no experience with these and only going by the illustration on this web page.
David