Phidippus pruinosus

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

Apache Jumping Spider

Phidippus pruinosus is a of in the Salticidae, described by George and Elizabeth Peckham in 1909. It is to Texas in the United States, with records primarily from Central Texas and the Abilene area. The species is associated with xeric and juniper vegetation. As a member of the Phidippus, it possesses the characteristic large and jumping ability typical of salticid .

Phidippus pruinosus subadult male dorsal by Jgw-atx. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.Phidippus pruinosus female dorsal2 by Meghan Cassidy. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.Phidippus pruinosus female dorsal by Meghan Cassidy. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

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How to pronounce Phidippus pruinosus: /fɪˈdɪpəs pruːɪˈnoʊsəs/

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Habitat

Xeric , specifically associated with juniper vegetation.

Distribution

to Texas, United States. Records primarily from Central Texas, with historical records near Abilene.

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