Bold Jumping Spider
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Bold Jumping Spider
Phidippus audax
The Bold Jumping Spider is a small, colorful spider that loves to jump! It has big eyes and can leap many times its body length to catch its food or escape danger.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The Bold Jumping Spider has a fuzzy, jet-black body, often with a distinctive, triangular white or orange spot on its abdomen. Its large forward-facing eyes and iridescent green or blue chelicerae (mouthparts) make it visually striking and different from most dull-colored spiders.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassArachnidaOrderAraneaeFamilySalticidaeGenusPhidippus
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Despite being spiders, they are often curious and might turn to look right at you!
Male Bold Jumping Spiders perform a special dance to impress females!
These clever spiders can learn and remember where food and shelter are!
They don't build webs to catch food, but rather for sleeping and molting!
Special abilities
Ability
Super Sight
Bold Jumping Spiders have eight eyes, including two huge ones, that help them see in almost 360 degrees and judge distances perfectly for hunting.
Ability
Leaping Launch
Bold Jumping Spiders can jump up to 50 times their body length by suddenly increasing blood pressure in their legs, helping them ambush prey.
Ability
Safety Silk
Bold Jumping Spiders spin a silk dragline as they move and jump, helping them secure themselves and quickly climb back up if they fall.
Measurements & details
- Size
- 6-15 mm
- Lifespan
- 365-730 days
- Leg Count
- 8
Diet & Feeding
Tiny hunters that pounce on small insects using their amazing eyesight and powerful jumps.
Primary Foods
- flies
- mosquitoes
- small crickets
- small moths
- ants
- other small spiders
Foraging Method
- Ambush
Ecological connections
hunts
House Fly
Musca domestica
a common food source
eaten by
Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis
a tasty snack for birds
eaten by
European Mantis
Mantis religiosa
can fall prey to larger hunters
hunts
Common Mosquito
Culex pipiens
helps control mosquito populations
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Ambush Predator
An ambush predator hunts by patiently waiting and concealing itself, then launching a sudden attack when unsuspecting prey comes within range.
Carnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
If you see a spider, it's best to observe from a distance and not touch it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Bold Jumping Spider?
6-15 mm
How long does Bold Jumping Spider live?
365-730 days
What does Bold Jumping Spider eat?
Tiny hunters that pounce on small insects using their amazing eyesight and powerful jumps.
Where is Bold Jumping Spider usually found?
Urban areas
How does Bold Jumping Spider hunt?
Ambush
How many legs does Bold Jumping Spider have?
8
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