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Whitman's Jumping Spider (Phidippus whitmani) Early instar Salticid on leaf litter in a valley in a dense mixed hardwood/coniferous forest in NW Georgia (Gordon County), US. May 19, 2018.<br /> <br /> This particular species of jumping spider exhibits Batesian mimicry. It effectively mimics mutillid wasps (commonly known as &quot;red velvet ants&quot;). They are often found in similar habitats as the mutillids, so this provides them with some protections from predators.<br /> <br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/60437/whitmans_jumping_spider_phidippus_whitmani.html" title="Whitman&#039;s Jumping Spider (Phidippus whitmani)"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3231/60437_thumb.JPG?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=A6IYPJT%2FQBcwfY6k%2BM3p8rMtgBM%3D" width="102" height="152" alt="Whitman&#039;s Jumping Spider (Phidippus whitmani) Early instar Salticid on leaf litter in a valley in a dense mixed hardwood/coniferous forest in NW Georgia (Gordon County), US. May 19, 2018.<br /> <br /> This particular species of jumping spider exhibits Batesian mimicry. It effectively mimics mutillid wasps (commonly known as &quot;red velvet ants&quot;). They are often found in similar habitats as the mutillids, so this provides them with some protections from predators.<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/60436/whitmans_jumping_spider_phidippus_whitmani.html Geotagged,Phidippus whitmani,Spring,United States,jumping spider,phidippus,salticid,salticidae,whitman&#039;s jumping spider" /></a></figure> Geotagged,Phidippus whitmani,Spring,jumping spider,phidippus,salticid,salticidae,whitman's jumping spider Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Whitman's Jumping Spider (Phidippus whitmani)

Early instar Salticid on leaf litter in a valley in a dense mixed hardwood/coniferous forest in NW Georgia (Gordon County), US. May 19, 2018.

This particular species of jumping spider exhibits Batesian mimicry. It effectively mimics mutillid wasps (commonly known as "red velvet ants"). They are often found in similar habitats as the mutillids, so this provides them with some protections from predators.

Whitman's Jumping Spider (Phidippus whitmani) Early instar Salticid on leaf litter in a valley in a dense mixed hardwood/coniferous forest in NW Georgia (Gordon County), US. May 19, 2018.<br /> <br /> This particular species of jumping spider exhibits Batesian mimicry. It effectively mimics mutillid wasps (commonly known as "red velvet ants"). They are often found in similar habitats as the mutillids, so this provides them with some protections from predators.<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/60436/whitmans_jumping_spider_phidippus_whitmani.html Geotagged,Phidippus whitmani,Spring,United States,jumping spider,phidippus,salticid,salticidae,whitman's jumping spider

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
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    Hitting a sweet spot with me, my favorite arthropods! I read they mimic velvet ants, indeed the photo showing the abdomen does resemble one. Posted 7 years ago
    1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
      Flown Kimmerling
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      Indeed! They are mimics!
      I need to write a description for sure. Salticids are one of my faves too! I just want to snuggle them!       Posted 7 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
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        Pseudeuophrys lanigera One of my favorite jumping spiders. This picture was also (like my previous upload) made with a sunny bright blue sky as a background so even with a flash used, the background with a reversed lens doesn't always have to be pitch black. Geotagged,Netherlands,Pseudeuophrys lanigera,Winter
         Posted 7 years ago
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          Oh my! <3 Posted 7 years ago
    3. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
      Flown Kimmerling
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      Also glad to have such a cutie throw me over to Lion status here on JD! :D Posted 7 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
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        Congrats! You've did it in no time! Posted 7 years ago
    5. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
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      Updated some general info! Posted 7 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        Great post got even better, thanks :) Posted 7 years ago
  3. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Such a cutie-pie!!! Posted 7 years ago
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      And now I really really should go to bed.       Posted 7 years ago, modified 7 years ago
      1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
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        My heart! So in love with this species! Posted 7 years ago
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          Adorable <3 Posted 7 years ago

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The Whitman's Jumping Spider

"Phidippus whitmani" is a species of jumping spider.

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Similar species: Spiders
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded May 22, 2018. Captured May 19, 2018 22:36 in 344 Carters Overlook Dr, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.
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  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/3.2
  • 1/80s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm

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