Regal Jumping Spider – Phidippus regius


Regal Jumping Spider – Phidippus regius

color photo Regal Jumping Spider Phidippus regius

I have found nearly every insect living on the outside of my house has “dandruff.” I never see this on wild specimens.color photo Regal Jumping Spider Phidippus regius

This spider’s coloration is wildly variable. Easily confused with the bold jumping spider Phidippus audax (below).

color photo Bold Jumping Spider

Phidippus audax

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