<p>Here's an old shot from last last May that I originally turned down in favor for <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/opoterser/4596878763">this shot</a>. I realize this type of shot may not be a big hit, but in retrospect, I prefer this composition despite the decreased magnification and hidden chelicerae. Here's the original text that accompanied the last post:
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<hr><p><i>Several weeks ago, I photographed an interesting looking female Habronattus at a spot near the Canadian River I visit frequently to look for <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/opoterser/4513168668/">tiger beetles</a>. She looked quite different than the usual female H. coecatus specimens I can find relatively easily around Oklahoma, so I've been having high hopes I finding a new Habronattus male species every time I head out to the spot. </i>
</p><p>So, my persistence payed off, and after a rather unsuccessful afternoon of stalking the larger tiger beetles near the river, I spotted this little guy (~4mm) as he was watching a large caterpillar wiggle its way across the sandy path. I was exhausted and didn't feel like chasing him around in the sand, so I let him hop in a jar I had with me and took him on home.
</p><p>Although not as <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://mesquiteproject.org/wpm/salticidGallery/habronattus.jpg">flashy</a> as some of the Habronattus species in the U.S., this little male H. cognatus is handsome in his own right - I love those intermittent, mottled scales on his chelicerae. He wasn't in the best cosmetic shape (missing scales/worn) but proved to be quite a lively and active spider that would only slow down when partially covered by the leaves I collected and set out to photograph him on. During the next bug-hunt, I released him at the excact same spot where I found him.
</p><p>If you are interested in the Habronattus genus (you really should be) make sure to take a look at tolweb's entry here: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://tolweb.org/Habronattus">tolweb.org/Habronattus</a> <i></i>
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<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/7539598@N04">Thomas Shahan</a> from USA
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<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/opoterser/5275801576/">Adult Male Habronattus cognatus Jumping spider</a>