Regal jumping spider

Click here for a larger view as flickr tends to over-sharpen these smaller thumbnails! This apparently tipsy female Phidippus regius female (found by a helpful Guillaume Dury) was more than willing to pose for photos from several attendees at the 2012 Bugshot workshop. Given that one of my ultimate goals while in Florida was to find this exact species - I'm grateful that I finally got a chance to photograph one of North America's largest and most beautiful Phidippus species! The image above…

Florida-One of the largest jumping spiders in North America, Phiddipus regius. All the jumping spiders I've photographed to date have been native to Massachusetts...

Wow! Those magenta chelicera (fangs)!!! I have had the opportunity to photograph quite a few P regius over the last few years and I'm always amazed at how different they can look...

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Courtship display

Regal Jumping Spiders are one of over 6,000 different species of jumping spider. This species is special due to their friendly personality and popularity as a…

Regal jumping spiders are making waves in the pet world, captivating enthusiasts with their vibrant colors, curious nature, and surprisingly low maintenance needs. But what makes these tiny arachnids so appealing? Let's dive into the world of regal jumping spiders and discover why they've become the latest pet craze.

An online resource devoted to North American insects, spiders and their kin, offering identification, images, and information.

An online resource devoted to North American insects, spiders and their kin, offering identification, images, and information.