Phidippus regius

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The Regal Jumping Spider, known to many as Phidippus regius, is another very variable Phidippus species.

Females can have either brown to orange, or gray, bodies. Male bodies are typically darker.

The white patch and stripes on the abdomen are also good field identification clues.

The range is limited to the Southeast with a heavy presence in Florida. My thanks to L.W. for use of the picture.

© 2009 Patricia A. Michaels