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Jumping spider

Phidippus sp.

Habitat:

Grassland

4 Comments

Aaron_G
Aaron_G 11 years ago

This one was actually in defense mode, as I had just teased it out of its silken retreat (shown in the final photo).

LaurenZarate
LaurenZarate 11 years ago

Might this have "peacock spider" behavior, where the male parades about with his abdomen upright to impress the female? He looks like he is doing that.

Maria dB
Maria dB 11 years ago

Nice series!

EvelynWilson
EvelynWilson 11 years ago

What beautiful vivid colors! Great shots of the little guy Aaron.

Aaron_G
Spotted by
Aaron_G

Nogales, Arizona, USA

Spotted on Jul 27, 2011
Submitted on Dec 16, 2012

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