Canopy Jumping spider of the Salticidae family is a tree-dwelling species, indigenous to the southeastern parts of North America. They have a close relation to other species of the Otiosus genus, namely the Phidippus regius, Phidippus pius, and Phidippus californicus.
Size: Females are about 0.62 inches (16mm), while the males are comparatively smaller.
Color: Their color could range from brown or white to gray and orange. These spiders have purple or green luminous fangs.
Other Characteristic Features: They have black tufts of hair on their body.
The females lay eggs between December – February (South Carolina), and January – June (Florida). They remain in a silken sac under the oak or pine trees’ bark.
The spiderlings mature by fall and eventually disperse to thrive independently.
Like other jumping spiders, they too do not spin webs but make silken retreats for hiding and catching prey.
They are considered harmless to humans.
| Distribution | In the American states of Kentucky, Florida, North Carolina, New Jersey, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, and Tennessee |
| Habitat | Mostly on trees |
| Diet | Small insects |
| Lifespan | 10 -12 months |
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Canopy Jumping spider of the Salticidae family is a tree-dwelling species, indigenous to the southeastern parts of North America. They have a close relation to other species of the Otiosus genus, namely the Phidippus regius, Phidippus pius, and Phidippus californicus.
Size: Females are about 0.62 inches (16mm), while the males are comparatively smaller.
Color: Their color could range from brown or white to gray and orange. These spiders have purple or green luminous fangs.
Other Characteristic Features: They have black tufts of hair on their body.
The females lay eggs between December – February (South Carolina), and January – June (Florida). They remain in a silken sac under the oak or pine trees’ bark.
The spiderlings mature by fall and eventually disperse to thrive independently.
Like other jumping spiders, they too do not spin webs but make silken retreats for hiding and catching prey.
They are considered harmless to humans.
| Distribution | In the American states of Kentucky, Florida, North Carolina, New Jersey, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, and Tennessee |
| Habitat | Mostly on trees |
| Diet | Small insects |
| Lifespan | 10 -12 months |
Image Source: Jaysnatureblog.files.wordpress.com
Mumpi Ghosh on July 3, 2020.
Dr. Watuwa James
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