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!?!
I love jumping spiders, they have so much attitude despite their tiny size. This one is really beautiful. Nice macrophotography!
Yeah, I look this unique little spider… never seen one like him before or since. There is a video on youtube of a jumping spider interacting with its own reflection in a mirror… threat displays and the like. That’s more sophisticated behavior than I would have expected from a spider… especially where visual acuity is concerned. There’s a lot going on in those little heads!