Phidippus arizonensis is a member of the family of jumping spiders. Despite its scientific name, this spider doesn’t live in Arizona; instead found in other parts of North America.
Size: 0.4-0.6 cm (0.16-0.24 in.)
Color: Their cephalothorax is black, with white markings on the sides. The legs are gold-colored, while their abdomen is gray with a black spot near its rear.
Other Characteristic Features: The front legs of this spider are covered in setae.
Female Phidippus arizonensis use seed heads and capsules of native forbs as egg-laying sites.
Hatchlings stay inside the sites where they were born at night until they are mature enough to build their own retreats.
These spiders do not use webs to catch prey, instead constructing structures similar to tents underneath rocks or logs.
While they possess venom strong enough to paralyze prey, their fangs aren’t generally strong enough to pierce human skin. When it may occur, a bite will cause only mild swelling and redness.
| Lifespan | 1-2 years |
| Distribution | The United States, primarily Texas and New Mexico to southern Mexico |
| Habitat | Oak woodlands and upland prairies |
| Diet | Insects, other spiders |
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Phidippus arizonensis is a member of the family of jumping spiders. Despite its scientific name, this spider doesn’t live in Arizona; instead found in other parts of North America.
Phidippus arizonensis
Size: 0.4-0.6 cm (0.16-0.24 in.)
Color: Their cephalothorax is black, with white markings on the sides. The legs are gold-colored, while their abdomen is gray with a black spot near its rear.
Other Characteristic Features: The front legs of this spider are covered in setae.
Female Phidippus arizonensis use seed heads and capsules of native forbs as egg-laying sites.
Hatchlings stay inside the sites where they were born at night until they are mature enough to build their own retreats.
These spiders do not use webs to catch prey, instead constructing structures similar to tents underneath rocks or logs.
While they possess venom strong enough to paralyze prey, their fangs aren’t generally strong enough to pierce human skin. When it may occur, a bite will cause only mild swelling and redness.
| Lifespan | 1-2 years |
| Distribution | The United States, primarily Texas and New Mexico to southern Mexico |
| Habitat | Oak woodlands and upland prairies |
| Diet | Insects, other spiders |
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