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Phidippus audax
A common jumping spider. This one no larger than 1/2 inch (13 mm). Typically black with a pattern of spots and stripes on their abdomens and legs. Orange spots as a juvenile. Irridescent green chelicerae (mouthparts). Known to jump 10-50 times their body length. They do not build webs.
Common in fields and meadows, but seen on exterior walls of houses, fences and gardens. Found this spider on the outside wall of the house. Range: Mostly North America.
The spider was quite active in 40 degree weather (partly sunny). Also called Daring Jumping Spider and they rarely bite humans. I offered the spider my finger of friendship and it went on my glove.
Spotted on Feb 26, 2013
Submitted on Feb 26, 2013
19 Comments
Lol ....
He's so cute! <3
Fantastic macros Carol
Love your little Atul, Carol..
By the way, this Jumping Spider was so friendly, it is my new pet and I named him Atul. HA! Joined the mission. Thanks!
Hey Carol ! This is an awesome capture
Please consider adding this jumper to the jumpins spiders of the world mission :-)
http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/1916...
Wonderful Carol!
Awesome series, Carol!
Thanks Antonio! I just realized why this spider was so active on a cool day. He was right by the dryer vent (I was doing a lot of laundry). HA!
Great capture Carol,beautiful,lovely eyes,congrats and thanks for sharing
Thank you so much! I really want to get a macro converter for my Panasonic to get even better macros. He is a cutie.
waooh ,i love spider and macro -photography!!
Aww. It's kinda cute!
Very crisp photo. Fantastic
Thanks Sergio! I love these little spiders, but u know I am looking forward to my many silk moths.
Beautiful photos, Carol. Your are better everyday!!! How do you get them so sharp and clear? Awesome!!!
I hope seeing this spider in February means an early spring.
Great photos Carol, I love its eyes!
Darling little jumper Carol. Lovely to see you :)