jumping spider 1000' - Phidippus comatus

Very nice

images of a Phidippus. I can't say definitively what species you have. She doesn't seem to fit the description or drawings of your local P. comatus, but may possibly be a different variation of that species. A good measurement of the body length (not including legs) and an image of her venter (underside of abdomen) would be helpful in trying to identify her.

… Don Cadle, 30 August, 2006 - 9:32pm

ventral view

thanx Don i put a pic of her underside up, lemme know if its good enough or if you need a closer view of the epigastric furrow.
oh ya 11mm body length

… Mike "troll" Dame, 30 August, 2006 - 11:20pm

Well...

this seems to be a tan P. asotus. The size and abdominal markings are very similar to the description in the revision of this genus. The location that you found this specimen is significant. There are no records for this county. Also, the range for asotus is approx. 4,000 to 9,000 feet in elevation.

While this specimen looks very different from Louis' images here on this site, there are significant similarities to G.B.'s images.

I am looking forward to hearing other's opinions on this one.

… Don Cadle, 31 August, 2006 - 8:46pm

cool

i wouldnt be surprised about it being a new county record ive come across a couple things not listed for this county over the years, specially in that area. the asotus elevation difference is odd though Mt.Diablos higest peak is only 3600'+/-

… Mike "troll" Dame, 1 September, 2006 - 12:44am

Sure about ID?

Hi, Mike-

What's the deal on this identification. Last entry was P. asotus and you've got it under P. comatus. We're looking at another specimen that is almost identical and trying to pin down a visual identification if possible.

Thanks in advance,

-Kevin

… Kevin Pfeiffer, 25 August, 2008 - 4:39pm