Regal jumping spider Phidippus regius

Owned by Patricia Buzo (@DoodleBirdTerrariums).

Notes

She was a beautiful little spooder but very skittish.

Details

Taxonomy

Order
Araneae
Family
Salticidae

Biology

Life Stage
Adult
Sex
Female
Morph / Form
Typical / Nominate
Color Pattern
orange and black markings on abdomen

Observation Details

Owned or Spotted
Owned
Number of Individuals
1
Date Observed / Collected
Oct 15, 2020

Collection & Specimen

Collection Method
Hand Collected
Condition
Alive
Specimen Storage
Not Collected

Identification & Conservation

Confidence Level
Certain
Life List Tick
No

Provenance & Ownership

Acquisition Price
$30
Display Status
Public
For Sale
No
For Trade
No

Notes

Added Details
She was a beautiful little spooder but very skittish.
Regal jumping spider
Regal jumping spider Phidippus regius by DoodleBirdTerrariums
Regal jumping spider Phidippus regius by DoodleBirdTerrariums
Regal jumping spider Phidippus regius by DoodleBirdTerrariums

Regal jumping spider

Phidippus regius

OrderAraneae
FamilySalticidae

Biology

Life Stage
Adult
Sex
Female
Morph / Form
Typical / Nominate
Color Patternorange and black markings on abdomen

Observation Details

Number of Individuals
1
Date Observed / Collected
Oct 15, 2020
Owned or SpottedOwned

Collection & Specimen

Collection Method
Hand Collected
Condition
Alive
Specimen Storage
Not Collected

Identification & Conservation

Confidence Level
Certain
Life List Tick
No

Provenance & Ownership

Acquisition Price
$30
Display Status
Public

Added Details

She was a beautiful little spooder but very skittish.

Item Lore

The regal jumping spider represents the Salticidae family, a group of arachnids celebrated for their complex vision and distinct hunting behaviors. Specimens like this offer a fascinating look at the diverse adaptations within the order Araneae, serving as a reminder of the intricate biological variety found in the natural world.

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