Jun 072012
I found this interesting looking Jumping Spider on the back windshield of my truck. The spider had dropped down out of a Live Oak tree.
It is believed that this Jumping Spider is a Phidippus texanus.
The coloration on this individual is striking. The spider is light tan over all, with a vivid orange and black pattern on the dorsal side of its abdomen. He has big, bronze colored eyes, and metallic green chelicerae. All together these unique features make him a very attractive looking spider!
Observations Details
| County | - | Dallas |
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| City | - | Richardson | |
| Date | - | May 9, 2012 | |
| Time of Day | - | Morning | |
| Temperature | - | Warm (70-89°F/21-32°C) | |
| Weather | - | Clear | |
| Habitat | - | Commercial-Retail | |
| Type of Behavior | - | Roaming | |
| Gender | - | Male | |
| Maturity | - | Juvenile | |
| Observer | - | Chris Jackson | |
| Main Article | - | Jumping Spider | Observation Location |
Who knew spiders could be this pretty!?!