California red jumping spider Phidippus adumbratus

Owned by Patricia Buzo (@DoodleBirdTerrariums).

Notes

He has so much personality and loves to explore

Details

Taxonomy

Order
Araneae
Family
Salticidae

Biology

Life Stage
Adult
Sex
Male
Morph / Form
Typical / Nominate
Color Pattern
black body with bright red dorsal abdomen patch

Observation Details

Owned or Spotted
Owned
Number of Individuals
2
Date Observed / Collected
Aug 1, 2026

Collection & Specimen

Collection Method
Hand Collected
Condition
Alive
Specimen Storage
Not Collected
Measurements
About 1/2”

Identification & Conservation

Confidence Level
Certain
Life List Tick
No

Provenance & Ownership

Acquisition Price
$29
Acquisition Source
The Spider Room
Display Status
Public
For Sale
No
For Trade
No

Notes

Added Details
He has so much personality and loves to explore
California red jumping spider
California red jumping spider Phidippus adumbratus by DoodleBirdTerrariums
California red jumping spider Phidippus adumbratus by DoodleBirdTerrariums
California red jumping spider Phidippus adumbratus by DoodleBirdTerrariums
California red jumping spider Phidippus adumbratus by DoodleBirdTerrariums
California red jumping spider Phidippus adumbratus by DoodleBirdTerrariums
California red jumping spider Phidippus adumbratus by DoodleBirdTerrariums

California red jumping spider

Phidippus adumbratus

OrderAraneae
FamilySalticidae

Biology

Life Stage
Adult
Sex
Male
Morph / Form
Typical / Nominate
Color Patternblack body with bright red dorsal abdomen patch

Observation Details

Number of Individuals
2
Date Observed / Collected
Aug 1, 2026
Owned or SpottedOwned

Collection & Specimen

Collection Method
Hand Collected
Condition
Alive
Specimen Storage
Not Collected
MeasurementsAbout 1/2”

Identification & Conservation

Confidence Level
Certain
Life List Tick
No

Provenance & Ownership

Acquisition Price
$29
Display Status
Public
Acquisition SourceThe Spider Room

Added Details

He has so much personality and loves to explore

Item Lore

The California red jumping spider belongs to a family of arachnids celebrated for their agile movement and keen eyesight. As a member of the Salticidae, this specimen represents a fascinating group that relies on precise pouncing rather than webs to secure its surroundings.

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