Phidippus regius

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The Regal Jumping Spider, known to many as Phidippus regius, is a large and variable looking 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.

They are the largest jumping spide in the Eastern United states.

Their range is limited to the Southeast with a heavy presence in Florida.

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