Phidippus cryptus

Edwards, 2004

Phidippus cryptus is a of jumping spider described by G.B. Edwards in 2004. It belongs to the Phidippus, which includes some of the largest and most visually striking jumping spiders in North America. The species is known from the United States and Canada, with records from Alberta and Manitoba in Canada.

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How to pronounce Phidippus cryptus: /ˈfɪdɪpəs ˈkrɪptəs/

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Distribution

Found in the United States and Canada. Canadian records include Alberta and Manitoba.

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Taxonomic Note

Described by G.B. Edwards in his 2004 revision of the Phidippus (Occasional Papers of the Florida State Collection of Arthropods, Vol. 11). The specific epithet 'cryptus' suggests a cryptic or hidden nature, though the basis for this name choice was not detailed in the provided sources.

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