Bold Jumping Spider
Phidippus audax
Bold jumping spiders are small visual hunters found on vegetation, fences, tree trunks, and buildings across much of North America. They stalk insects by sight, creep within range, then launch a precise jump while trailing a silk safety line. Their diet includes flies, moths, beetles, and other small arthropods subdued with venomous fangs. A notable feature is their iridescent green or blue chelicerae, which stand out against the spider’s black-and-white markings.
- Type
- Swift / Venom
- Conservation status
- NE