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Cardinal jumping spider (female)

Phidippus cardinalis

Photo by Aaron_G
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Field Notes

Description:

cardinalis presumably refers to cardinal red, an allusion to the dorsal color. (information from BugGuide)

Habitat:

Mixed prairie in a City park

Reference Links:

Species Phidippus cardinalis - Cardinal Jumper - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Cardinal Jumper

Phidippus cardinalis

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valgaavmiko
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Comments (4)
Aaron_G
I had been comparing those two species after getting these shots, and I was leaning toward P. cardinalis as well. Thanks to both of you for the ID assistance and to Marta for the kind words. :-)
valgaavmiko
The reason I believe it to be cardinalis over apacheanus are the spots on the abdomen and the female apacheanus tend to have more distinct bands on the legs.
Atul
Close to a Phidippus cf cardinalis.

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PublishedSeptember 29, 2013

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