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Pelegrina flavipes
Yellowleg Jumping Spider
Pelegrina flavipes is a small jumping spider in the family Salticidae, commonly known as the Yellowleg Jumping Spider. It is found in the United States and Canada, with records from Alberta and British Columbia. This species is associated with coniferous trees including spruce, pines, and junipers. Adult body size ranges from 3–5 mm.
Salticidae jumping-spider conifer-associated Nearctic
Pelegrina galathea
Peppered Jumping Spider, peppered jumper
Pelegrina galathea is a jumping spider in the family Salticidae, commonly known as the peppered jumper. The species is endemic to North America with a broad distribution spanning from Canada to Costa Rica. It is typically associated with open, sunlit grassy habitats. The species was first described by Walckenaer in 1837.
jumping-spider Salticidae North-America grassland
Pelegrina kastoni
Pelegrina kastoni is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae, described by Wayne Maddison in 1996. The genus Pelegrina comprises small to medium-sized jumping spiders distributed primarily in the Americas. This species occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Like other salticids, it possesses excellent vision and active hunting behavior.
jumping-spider Salticidae Nearctic Neotropical Maddison-1996
Pelegrina pervaga
Pelegrina pervaga is a species of jumping spider (family Salticidae) described by G.W. Peckham and E.G. Peckham in 1909. It occurs in the United States. Like other salticids, it possesses excellent vision and active hunting behavior. The genus Pelegrina contains multiple species of small to medium-sized jumping spiders distributed primarily in North America.
jumping-spider Salticidae North-America USA Pelegrina arachnid spider
Pelegrina tillandsiae
Pelegrina tillandsiae is a jumping spider (family Salticidae) described by Kaston in 1973. The species is known from the United States, with 48 observations documented on iNaturalist. As a member of the genus Pelegrina, it shares the characteristic jumping locomotion and acute vision typical of salticids.
jumping-spider salticid North-America
Pellenattus peninsularis
Pellenattus peninsularis is a small jumping spider in the family Salticidae, first described by Emerton in 1925. The species exhibits notable sexual dimorphism in abdominal patterning and shows geographic color variation, with western populations appearing lighter than those elsewhere in its range. It has been recorded across Canada and the United States.
jumping-spider Salticidae sexual-dimorphism North-America synonymy
Phanias albeolus
Phanias albeolus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It was described by Chamberlin & Ivie in 1941. The species is found in the United States.
spider jumping-spider Salticidae North-America USA
Phanias harfordi
Phanias harfordi is a species of jumping spider (family Salticidae) native to the United States. As a salticid, it possesses the characteristic large anterior median eyes that provide acute vision for hunting and navigation. The species has been documented across multiple observation platforms with hundreds of verified records.
salticidae jumping-spider arachnida united-states north-america
Phidippus adumbratus
California Red Jumping Spider
Phidippus adumbratus is a jumping spider in the family Salticidae, commonly known as the California Red Jumping Spider. It belongs to the insignarius species group within the genus Phidippus. The species was first described by Gertsch in 1934 from a type specimen collected in Los Angeles. Its specific epithet derives from Latin adumbratus, meaning 'secret' or 'in the dark,' possibly alluding to the missing abdomen of the holotype specimen.
Salticidae jumping-spider Phidippus insignarius-group California-endemic chaparral California-Floristic-Province Gertsch-1934 Baja-California arachnid predator
Phidippus apacheanus
Apache Jumping Spider
Phidippus apacheanus is a medium-to-large jumping spider in the family Salticidae, notable for its striking black and orange-red coloration. Males exhibit bright orange-red dorsal surfaces with black legs and venter, while females are larger with a characteristic dark dorsal stripe on the abdomen. The species is hypothesized to be a Müllerian or Batesian mimic of velvet ants (Mutillidae), particularly Dasymutilla flammifera, matching both their aposematic coloration and general body shape. It occupies grassland and prairie habitats across much of the United States, Mexico, and Cuba, with males most frequently encountered in autumn.
jumping-spider mimicry prairie salticid velvet-ant-mimic sexual-dimorphism courtship-display
Phidippus ardens
Desert Red Jumping Spider
Phidippus ardens is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is found in the western United States and Mexico. Like other members of the genus Phidippus, it possesses enlarged anterior median eyes characteristic of salticids and is an active visual predator.
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Phidippus arizonensis
Phidippus arizonensis is a jumping spider in the family Salticidae. Despite its name, it is not known from Arizona. Males average slightly over 9 mm in body length and exhibit a metallic blue-black coloration with a distinctive entirely yellow fringe of hairs on the front legs. Females are larger, reaching up to 13.4 mm, and have a yellowish appearance with spots and stripes on the abdomen. The species has been documented as a probable state record in Colorado, expanding its known range.
jumping-spider Salticidae Phidippus Colorado-fauna oak-woodland understory-predator sexual-dimorphism diagnostic-leg-fringe
Phidippus asotus
Phidippus asotus is a small jumping spider in the family Salticidae, distributed across the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Both sexes average approximately 7 mm in body length. Males are distinguished by pale orange coloration, while females are less vividly marked. The species occupies montane habitats between 5,000–7,000 feet elevation and has been observed hunting on oak, juniper, and various shrubs. Adults mature in fall, with some individuals likely overwintering to become active again in spring.
jumping-spider Salticidae montane southwestern-USA Mexico visual-predator
Phidippus audax
bold jumping spider, daring jumping spider, bold jumper
Phidippus audax is a common North American jumping spider recognized by its iridescent green chelicerae and distinctive abdominal patterning. Adults range from 6–15 mm in body length, with females larger than males. The species is active during daylight hours, using exceptional stereoscopic vision to stalk and pounce on prey rather than building capture webs. It has been introduced to Hawaii, the Nicobar Islands, the Azores, and the Netherlands.
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Phidippus aureus
Phidippus aureus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae, described by G.B. Edwards in 2004. The species epithet "aureus" (Latin for "golden") likely refers to coloration. It belongs to the diverse genus Phidippus, which contains many of the largest and most visually striking jumping spiders in North America. Like other salticids, it possesses enlarged anterior median eyes that provide acute vision for hunting and navigation.
jumping-spider Salticidae Phidippus North-America Edwards-2004
Phidippus bidentatus
Phidippus bidentatus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is found from the United States to Costa Rica. The specific epithet 'bidentatus' refers to two teeth, likely describing a morphological feature of the chelicerae or other mouthparts. Like other members of the genus Phidippus, it possesses the enlarged anterior median eyes characteristic of jumping spiders.
Salticidae jumping-spider Phidippus Nearctic Neotropical
Phidippus boei
Phidippus boei is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae, described by G.B. Edwards in 2004. Like other members of the genus Phidippus, it possesses the characteristic large anterior median eyes that provide excellent vision for hunting. The species occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Information on its specific biology remains limited compared to better-studied congeners.
Salticidae jumping-spider Araneae arachnid North-America Mexico southwestern-USA
Phidippus borealis
Boreal Tufted Jumping Spider
Phidippus borealis is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae, commonly known as the boreal tufted jumping spider. It occurs in boreal regions of North America, including Canada and the northern United States. As a member of the genus Phidippus, it possesses the characteristic large anterior median eyes and jumping capabilities typical of salticid spiders.
Salticidae jumping-spider Phidippus boreal North-America Canada spider
Phidippus californicus
Phidippus californicus is a large jumping spider in the family Salticidae, native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is notable for its striking coloration featuring a bright red or orange abdomen with black markings, and its apparent mimicry of velvet ants (Dasymutilla spp.). The species inhabits sagebrush communities of the Great Basin Desert, where it hunts actively on shrubs during daylight hours. Both sexes share similar coloration, which is unusual for the genus Phidippus.
jumping-spider Salticidae mimicry velvet-ant-mimic sagebrush Great-Basin-Desert diurnal-predator
Phidippus cardinalis
cardinal jumper
Phidippus cardinalis is a jumping spider in the family Salticidae, commonly known as the cardinal jumper. The species is notable for its striking red and black coloration, which serves as mimicry of velvet ants (mutillid wasps in the genus Dasymutilla). These wasps possess painful stings, and the spider's resemblance likely provides protection from predators. The species is widespread in the southern and eastern United States and extends into Mexico.
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Phidippus carneus
Phidippus carneus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It occurs in the United States and Mexico. The species was described by Peckham & Peckham in 1896.
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Phidippus carolinensis
Carolina Jumping Spider
Phidippus carolinensis is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is found in the United States and Mexico. As a member of the genus 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.
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Phidippus comatus
Hairy Tufted Jumping Spider
Phidippus comatus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae, distributed across North America including Canada, the United States, and Mexico. The species belongs to the genus Phidippus, which includes some of the largest jumping spiders in North America. Like other members of this genus, it possesses the characteristic enlarged anterior median eyes that provide excellent vision for hunting. The specific epithet 'comatus' refers to the hairy or tufted appearance.
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Phidippus concinnus
Phidippus concinnus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae, known from the western United States. The species exhibits distinctive coloration with a reddish brown carapace featuring white lateral stripes and a red abdomen with a broad black band. It inhabits coniferous forests at higher elevations and matures during summer months. Like other members of the genus Phidippus, it possesses enlarged anterior median eyes characteristic of active-hunting jumping spiders.
Salticidae jumping-spider western-United-States coniferous-forest red-abdomen
Phidippus cryptus
Phidippus cryptus is a species of jumping spider described by G.B. Edwards in 2004. It belongs to the genus 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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Phidippus insignarius
Phidippus insignarius is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. Mature males average just under 5 millimeters in body length, females 5.45 millimeters. The species ranges across much of the eastern and central United States, from Colorado eastward through the Great Plains and into the Northeast. It inhabits open woodlands, prairies, and oak thickets with scattered vegetation. The male displays distinctive bright white hairs on the carapace, legs, and palps, while females lack these markings but share the bushy "eyebrows" characteristic of many Phidippus species.
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Phidippus johnsoni
red-backed jumping spider, Johnson jumping spider
Phidippus johnsoni is a large jumping spider native to western North America and one of the most commonly encountered species in the genus. Adults reach approximately 10 mm in body length. Both sexes display a bright red abdomen and distinctive iridescent teal chelicerae, with females additionally bearing a black central stripe on the abdomen. The species is known to be a mimic of velvet ants (Dasymutilla), which are wasps with painful stings.
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Phidippus lynceus
Phidippus lynceus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae, described by G.B. Edwards in 2004 as part of his revision of the genus Phidippus. As a member of this genus, it belongs to a group of relatively large, visually oriented hunting spiders known for their acute eyesight and complex behaviors. The species epithet "lynceus" derives from Greek mythology, referring to Lynceus, a figure noted for his exceptional vision. Specific details regarding its morphology, habitat preferences, and natural history remain poorly documented in the accessible literature, reflecting the challenges of studying this diverse genus of spiders.
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Phidippus morpheus
Phidippus morpheus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae, described by G.B. Edwards in 2004. It belongs to a genus of relatively large, colorful jumping spiders found primarily in North America. Like other Phidippus species, it possesses the characteristic enlarged anterior median eyes that provide acute vision for hunting. The species name references Morpheus, the Greek god of dreams, though the specific reason for this epithet is not documented in available sources.
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Phidippus mystaceus
Moustached Jumping Spider
Phidippus mystaceus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae, native to North America. Females are notable for distinctive markings above the eyes that resemble a moustache, giving the species its name from the Greek mystax. The species was previously known under the synonym P. asinarius, a reference to donkey ear-like markings. Females reach approximately 10 mm in body length.
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Phidippus octopunctatus
Phidippus octopunctatus is a large jumping spider in the family Salticidae, occurring in the western United States and northern Mexico. It is among the largest jumping spiders in North America, with body length approaching 25 mm. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism in coloration and builds prominent silk nests among bush branches for egg protection. It is an active hunter of large arthropod prey.
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Phidippus otiosus
Canopy Jumping Spider
Phidippus otiosus is a large jumping spider in the family Salticidae, commonly known as the Canopy Jumping Spider. It is primarily arboreal, inhabiting trees in the southeastern United States. Females reach approximately 16 mm in body length, making it one of the larger species in the genus. The species is distinguished by iridescent chelicerae that range from purple to green in color.
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Phidippus phoenix
Phoenix Jumping Spider
Phidippus phoenix is a species of jumping spider described by G.B. Edwards in 2004. It belongs to the genus Phidippus, which includes some of the largest and most conspicuous jumping spiders in North America. The species occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico, where it inhabits arid and semi-arid environments. Like other Phidippus species, it possesses excellent vision and active hunting behavior characteristic of the family Salticidae.
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Phidippus princeps
Grayish Jumping Spider
Phidippus princeps is a jumping spider species in the family Salticidae, found in Canada and the eastern United States. It is a visually oriented predator with exceptional eyesight—exceeding that of dragonflies by a factor of ten. The species exhibits pronounced sexual dimorphism, with males displaying striking red, black, and white coloration with metallic blue chelicerae, while females are larger with more somber coloration, a rounded abdomen, and smaller carapace. Research has demonstrated that P. princeps movement is strongly directed by vegetated corridors, which facilitate interpatch movement in fragmented habitats.
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Phidippus princeps pulcherrimus
Phidippus princeps pulcherrimus is a subspecies of jumping spider in the family Salticidae, described by Keyserling in 1885. It belongs to the species Phidippus princeps, a large and widespread North American jumping spider genus known for excellent vision, bold coloration, and active hunting behavior. As a subspecies, it represents a geographically distinct population within the broader species range. The parent species P. princeps exhibits strong sexual dimorphism, with males displaying more vivid coloration than females.
Salticidae jumping-spider Phidippus subspecies North-America Keyserling-1885
Phidippus pruinosus
Apache Jumping Spider
Phidippus pruinosus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae, described by George and Elizabeth Peckham in 1909. It is endemic to Texas in the United States, with records primarily from Central Texas and the Abilene area. The species is associated with xeric habitats and juniper vegetation. As a member of the genus Phidippus, it possesses the characteristic large anterior median eyes and jumping ability typical of salticid spiders.
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Phidippus putnami
Putnam's Jumping Spider
Phidippus putnami is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae, native to the United States. Like other members of its genus, it possesses the characteristic large anterior median eyes that provide acute vision for hunting and navigation. The species has gained attention in popular culture through the informal nickname "spooder," reflecting broader trends in anthropomorphizing spiders to foster public appreciation. Observations indicate it occupies wooded habitats and preys on small insects.
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Phidippus texanus
Phidippus texanus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae, first described by Banks in 1906. It is found in the United States and Mexico, though specific details about its biology, appearance, and ecology are poorly documented in the available literature. As a member of the genus Phidippus, it belongs to a group of relatively large, visually oriented jumping spiders known for their active hunting behavior and complex courtship displays.
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Phidippus tigris
Phidippus tigris is a jumping spider species in the family Salticidae, described by G.B. Edwards in 2004. It belongs to the genus Phidippus, a group of relatively large, visually oriented hunting spiders known for their excellent eyesight and jumping ability. The species is native to the United States and occurs in North America.
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Phidippus tux
Tux jumping spider
Phidippus tux is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae, first described by Pinter in 1970. It is found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. As a member of the genus Phidippus, it belongs to a group of relatively large, colorful jumping spiders known for their excellent vision and active hunting behavior. Specific details about its appearance, behavior, and ecology remain poorly documented in the available literature.
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Phidippus tyrannus
Phidippus tyrannus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae, first described by G.B. Edwards in 2004. It occurs in the United States and Mexico. As a member of the genus Phidippus, it belongs to a group of relatively large, visually oriented jumping spiders known for their distinctive coloration and active hunting behavior. The specific epithet "tyrannus" suggests a reference to dominance or size, though the etymology has not been explicitly documented in available sources.
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Phidippus ursulus
Phidippus ursulus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae, described by G.B. Edwards in 2004. It belongs to a genus containing some of the largest and most colorful jumping spiders in North America. The specific epithet 'ursulus' (meaning 'little bear') likely alludes to characteristics of its appearance or behavior. Like other Phidippus species, it possesses the enlarged anterior median eyes typical of salticids and is an active visual predator.
Salticidae jumping-spider North-America Edwards-2004
Phidippus vexans
Phidippus vexans is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae, described by G.B. Edwards in 2004. As a member of the genus Phidippus, it shares the characteristic large anterior median eyes and active hunting behavior typical of salticid spiders. The species is known from the United States, though detailed ecological and behavioral information remains limited in published sources.
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Phidippus whitmani
Whitman's jumping spider
Phidippus whitmani is a species of jumping spider endemic to North America, named after American zoologist Charles Otis Whitman. It displays pronounced sexual dimorphism in coloration, with males exhibiting striking red dorsal surfaces and females typically brown or reddish depending on geographic location. The species matures in late spring and is commonly associated with older mixed hardwood forests.
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Phlegra hentzi
Phlegra hentzi is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It occurs in the United States and Canada. As a member of the genus Phlegra, it belongs to a group of small to medium-sized jumping spiders known for their active hunting behavior and excellent vision. The species was described by George Marx in 1890.
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Platycryptus
Tan Jumping Spider
Platycryptus is a genus of jumping spiders (Salticidae) described by D. E. Hill in 1979. The name derives from Greek 'platy' (flat) and 'crypt' (hidden), referring to their flattened bodies and habit of hiding in crevices. These spiders are characterized by cryptic gray and brown coloration with hairy bodies. They are active hunters found on tree bark and wooden structures, with four recognized species distributed across North America, Central America, and Brazil.
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Platycryptus arizonensis
Platycryptus arizonensis is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is found in the United States, with records indicating presence in North America. The species belongs to a genus of jumping spiders characterized by their flattened body form and cryptic coloration.
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Platycryptus californicus
California Flattened Jumping Spider
Platycryptus californicus is a jumping spider in the family Salticidae native to North and Central America. The species is characterized by its dorsoventrally flattened body, an adaptation that allows it to hide in narrow crevices. It is closely related to and frequently confused with Platycryptus undatus (the Tan Jumping Spider), though the two species have different geographic ranges. Platycryptus californicus is primarily found in western North America, extending from Canada through the western United States and into Mexico.
Salticidae jumping-spider flattened-body North-America cursorial-hunter crevice-dwelling
Platycryptus undatus
Tan Jumping Spider, Familiar Jumping Spider
A native North American jumping spider known for its mottled tan coloration and distinctive chevron patterning on the abdomen. Females measure 10–13 mm and males 8.5–9.5 mm. Frequently encountered on vertical surfaces such as tree trunks and building walls. Generally reluctant to bite, delivering defensive bites only when squeezed or pinched.
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Plexippus
Housefly Catchers
Plexippus is a genus of jumping spiders (Salticidae) first described by Carl Ludwig Koch in 1846. The genus is recognized as a senior synonym of Hissarinus and Apamamia. These spiders are commonly known as "Housefly Catchers" and are active visual predators. As jumping spiders, they possess excellent vision and hunt by stalking and pouncing on prey rather than building webs for capture.
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