Hyllus sp. ♂ (Pahang)

Hyllus is a genus of the spider family Salticidae (jumping spiders). Most species occur in Africa and Madagascar, many in Australasia up to India. H. insularis is found in Greece and Iran; however, it is considered misplaced in this genus. I found this male Hyllus sp. on his web home at flowers foliage in Bukit Tinggi, Pahang. This Hyllus sp. ♂ measures about 20mm legspan, one of the biggest jumper I ever found.

1. Portrait of the Hyllus sp. ♂.

2., 3. & 4. The Hyllus sp. ♂ on foliage.

1. The Hyllus sp. ♂ in his web home.

2. The exact location (red arrow) web home of the Hyllus sp. ♂.

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