Phidippus carolinensis

G.W. Peckham & E.G. Peckham, 1909

Carolina Jumping Spider

Phidippus carolinensis is a of jumping spider in the Salticidae. It is found in the United States and Mexico. As a member of the Phidippus, it belongs to one of the largest and most visually striking genera of jumping spiders in North America. The species was described by G.W. Peckham and E.G. Peckham in 1909.

Adult male Phidippus carolinensis face by Salticidude. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.Adult male Phidippus carolinensis dorsal by Salticidude. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.Adult female Phidippus carolinensis face by Salticidude. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Phidippus carolinensis: //ˈfɪdɪpəs ˌkærəlaɪˈnɛnsɪs//

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Distribution

United States and Mexico. Records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.

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Taxonomic Note

The name 'carolinensis' suggests an association with the Carolinas region of the United States, though the full distribution extends more broadly across the southern United States into Mexico.

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