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Bold Jumper Spider

Phidippus audax

Photo by gatorfellows
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Field Notes

Description:

The majority of audax specimens are black with three white spots. The adult audax with three orange or red spots are more unusual, especially from areas other than North FL. It is common for juveniles to have orange markings. Carapace bands are also uncommon.

Habitat:

Shrub in a wooded trail next to Lake Lewisville

Reference Links:

Species Phidippus audax - Bold Jumper - BugGuide.Net

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International Spider Survey
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Biodiversity of Texas
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Texas Master Naturalist Program - Nature Indentification
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Jumping Spiders of the World

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PublishedMarch 26, 2013

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