Daring Jumping Spider - Phidippus audax

Large-ish (15-20 mm), black, hairy jumping spider. It had green, iridescent chelicerae and a black body with 3 white spots on the dorsal side of the abdomen.

Spotted on milkweed in a large meadow.

comments (6)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Cute! Quite an abdomen from this perspective :) Posted 7 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, it definitely had a big behind. I've uploaded another shot to show the abdomen. And, I'm wondering if my ID might be wrong - the abdomen resembles that of P. regius. Posted 7 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Maybe this can narrow it down:
    
    1.https://www.jumping-spiders.com/
    2. Select the genus from the drop down
    3. Click "image overview"...and wait, takes a while
    
    Now you can see a list of drawings and photos of all species in the genus, including the two you have in mind. Not sure if you can find a unique trait this way. Posted 7 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      Cool, thanks so much for the link...I'll check it out. Posted 7 years ago

Flown Kimmerling

Lion

Precious! Posted 7 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! Posted 7 years ago

The Bold Jumping Spider

"Phidippus audax" is a common species of spider belonging to the genus "Phidippus", a group of jumping spiders easily identified by their large eyes and their iridescent chelicerae. Like all jumping spiders, they have excellent stereoscopic vision that aids them in stalking prey and facilitates visual communication with potential mates during courting.

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Similar species: Spiders

Species identified by Christine Young