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Regal jumping spider

Regal jumping spider

Phidippus regius

A species of Phidippus

The regal jumping spider (Phidippus regius) is a royal variant of your common jumping spiders. It differs from the commoners by being larger. Its queens are also more color variant, as they include orange in their potential color variance. They also have blue-violet mouthparts, which are pretty unique among spiders.

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General Info About Regal jumping spider
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Attributes of Regal jumping spider
Adult Food Sources
Crickets, flies, moths, other spiders, small invertebrates
Larva Food Source
Fruit flies, pinhead crickets, tiny moths, aphids, other small arthropods
Biting/stinging
The Regal jumping spider may bite humans actively. Please stay away from it.
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
The Regal jumping spider can induce toxic reactions varying in severity. Nevertheless, these toxins primarily target their prey and predators and are usually not fatal to humans.
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
The Regal jumping spider typically preys on other arthropods and does not directly affect plants.
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Species Status of Regal jumping spider
It is found in eastern North America. It occurs in the southeastern United States and the West Indies, and has been introduced to Easter Island. It is most common on the Florida peninsula.
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Distribution Area of Regal jumping spider
Southeastern United States, the West Indies, Easter Island
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Predators of Regal jumping spider Larvae
Birds, larger spiders, lizards, ants
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Predators of Adult Regal jumping spider
Birds, lizards, praying mantises, wasps
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Interesting Facts About Regal jumping spider
Despite their small size, regal jumping spiders can leap over 50 times their body length, using hydraulic pressure changes in their legs instead of muscle power.
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Scientific Classification of Regal jumping spider
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Youth Habitat of Regal jumping spider
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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Adult Habitat of Regal jumping spider
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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How Can You Attract Regal jumping spider
Since regal jumping spider are carnivorous and primarily feed on insects, the use of small insects or similar prey items can be effective as lure.
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How and Where Can You Find Regal jumping spider at Different Life Stages
Juvenile Juvenile regal jumping spider are smaller and may not have developed the full range of adult colors. They can be found in dense foliage, on the underside of leaves, or sunbathing on rocks and tree trunks. Search gently through leaves and vegetation without causing harm to their fragile bodies.
Adult Regal jumping spider adults are comparatively larger and display bright, conspicuous coloration that makes them easier to spot. They tend to jump from leaf to leaf or between branches while hunting. To find adult regal jumping spider, look for them on flowering plants, walls, or tree trunks where they may be stalking prey or seeking mates. Approach slowly to avoid startling them as they have keen vision and are sensitive to movement.
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Harmful Effects of Regal jumping spider
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Toxic to Animals

Regal jumping spider can pose a risk to small mammals, birds, and even humans, although their toxicity is generally considered mild. They deliver venom via fangs, primarily when threatened or while subduing prey. The adult stage of regal jumping spider is capable of biting, but the consequences for different animals are varied; humans might experience mild discomfort or a localized reaction, while smaller animals may suffer more from the effects of the venom.

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Bite Humans

Regal jumping spider typically avoids humans and seldom bites. When bites occur, they're primarily defensive. The spider employs its chelicerae to deliver a bite when threatened, usually resulting in mild, localized symptoms. Biting humans is rare, reflecting a last-resort defense rather than habitual behavior.

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