Phidippus mystaceus

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Phidippus mystaceus: /ˈfɪ.dɪ.pəs mɪˈsta.ke.jus/

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Phidippus mystaceus eyes by Patrick Edwin Moran. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.
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Summary

Phidippus mystaceus is a species of jumping spider endemic to North America, characterized by its large size, distinctive markings, and features that resemble a moustache in females.

Physical Characteristics

Large, variable in color, approximately 16 mm body length. Females grow to about 1 cm (0.39 in) in body length. Three sets of distinctive abdominal markings.

Identification Tips

The species can be identified by the abdominal markings and features resembling a moustache in females.

Distribution

Connecticut south to Florida and west to Colorado and Texas; absent from Great Lakes States.

Evolution

Part of a species complex with approximately 12 members.

Tags

  • spider
  • jumping spider
  • Phidippus
  • North America
  • arachnid