Phidippus apacheanus

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Araneomorphae
Family: Salticidae
Genus: Phidippus
Species: apacheanus

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Phidippus apacheanus: /fɪˈdɪpəs əˌpætʃiˈeɪnəs/

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Edwards Phidippus apacheanus 01 by Photographed by G. B. Edwards. Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.

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Summary

Phidippus apacheanus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae, characterized by its size and distinct coloration, and notable for its intricate courtship behavior.

Physical Characteristics

Large for a jumping spider, with small males measuring 3.3 mm and large females up to 22 mm. They are black with orange, red, or yellow coloration on top, and females usually have a black line on the abdomen. The chelicerae are iridescent green.

Identification Tips

Male P. apacheanus can be distinguished from male P. cardinalis by the presence of shiny green chelicerae.

Habitat

Found in a variety of habitats including grasslands, fields, and deserts, usually at elevations between 500 and 1800 m.

Distribution

Observed in the United States, Mexico, and Cuba.

Reproduction

The male performs a complex courtship display which includes holding his carapace high, zigzagging towards the female, flicking his pedipalps, and, if accepted, mating by inserting his pedipalp into the female's genital pore.