Unlike web-weaving spiders, jumping spiders rely on stealth, ambush, and athleticism to catch prey. They have excellent vision and superb leaping abilities (powered by a hydraulic leg-extension mechanism). This one was lurking in a Calochortus blossom in Monterey County, California.
            Images of other jumping spiders are here, here, here, here, here, here, and here.

• Nikon F3, 90mm macro lens with 2X converter, Kodachrome 64