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Daring jumping spider (Phidippus audax)

The daring jumping spider (Phidippus audax) or bold jumper is easily recognized by three white or orange spots on its abdomen and its bright blue-green iridescent chelicerae (mouthparts). This species doesn't use a web to catch prey, but ambushes it by jumping with powerful legs.


Daring jumping spider (Phidippus audax), close-up emphasizing the unusually large anterior median eyes and vibrant chelicerae. Solano County, California.
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Daring jumping spider (Phidippus audax), highly detailed head-on view. Solano County, California.
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Daring jumping spider (Phidippus audax), dorsal view illustrating the distinctive abdominal markings. Solano County, California.
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Daring jumping spider (Phidippus audax), large specimen on moss. Solano County, California.
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Daring jumping spider (Phidippus audax), lateral view. Solano County, California.
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