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.

Pronunciation
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.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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