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Large jumping spider - Phidippus pius - female
Copyright © 2007 Michael

Large jumping spider - Phidippus pius - Female
Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona, USA
May 16, 2007
Size: Approx. 1.5cm
This year we had several of this species of Jumping spider hanging around our house. The three photos I'm submitting are of the same individual. I believe the family is Phidippus, I would like to know the exact species if possible. I accidentally found a female of the same species under a rock with her nest of tightly woven web. The nest appeared extremely white as cotton.

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Contributed by Michael on 17 November, 2007 - 2:03pm
Last updated 21 December, 2007 - 3:00pm

Yes
genus Phidippus.
Looks like pius.
… Jeff Hollenbeck, 17 November, 2007 - 2:18pm login or register to post comments

 
Maybe
I looked at the Phidippus Pius spiders on this site and find there are many variations. We have several major coloration differences in the jumping spiders here. I think part of the reason is the winds that blow through here bring in species from the deserts that surround us.
… Michael, 23 November, 2007 - 1:44pm login or register to post comments

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