Phidippus carneus is a member of the family of jumping spiders. They live in the arid regions of North America.
Phidippus carneus
Size: 1.5-1.7 cm (0.59-0.67 in)
Color: They have a black cephalothorax and a red abdomen. In female spiders, a black stripe is seen running down the middle of the abdomen.
Other Characteristic Features: There are white bands present on the black legs of these spiders.
The females lay the eggs in sacs underneath rocks.
Spiderlings stay close to their mother initially, before eventually maturing enough to be able to survive by themselves.
Like other jumping spiders they do not build webs, instead living either below rocks or underground.
The venom of Phidippus carneus is not potent enough to be considered deadly to humans.
| Lifespan | 1-2 years |
| Distribution | Southwestern U.S.to central Mexico |
| Habitat | Assorted desert shrubs and cactus, and on oaks |
| Diet | Insects |
Image Source: a4.pbase.com
Phidippus carneus is a member of the family of jumping spiders. They live in the arid regions of North America.
Phidippus carneus
Size: 1.5-1.7 cm (0.59-0.67 in)
Color: They have a black cephalothorax and a red abdomen. In female spiders, a black stripe is seen running down the middle of the abdomen.
Other Characteristic Features: There are white bands present on the black legs of these spiders.
The females lay the eggs in sacs underneath rocks.
Spiderlings stay close to their mother initially, before eventually maturing enough to be able to survive by themselves.
Like other jumping spiders they do not build webs, instead living either below rocks or underground.
The venom of Phidippus carneus is not potent enough to be considered deadly to humans.
| Lifespan | 1-2 years |
| Distribution | Southwestern U.S.to central Mexico |
| Habitat | Assorted desert shrubs and cactus, and on oaks |
| Diet | Insects |
Image Source: a4.pbase.com
