Another view of spidy. Phidippus audax female Description P. audax is a black, hairy spider measuring 8 to 19 millimeters for the females and 6 to 13 millimeters for the males. There is a pattern of white, yellow, or orange spots on the top of the abdomen (orange on the younger spiders), and the chelicerae frequently have an iridescent green hue. The males have “eyebrows,” or tufts of hairs over the eyes. Occasionally, white bands extend back from the rear pair of eyes. The eyes located at the center of the front end of the cephalothorax are by far the largest and aid the spiders in capturing prey.
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Lucia Stewart 27 Jun 2008
Yikes... cool shot Tia!David Mask 18 Jun 2008
I think the genus for this jumping spider is Plexipus. One of my favorite spiders. Looks like it's eating something.Barry Huyett 17 Jun 2008
like it!annette steens 17 Jun 2008
heee this is great!Sharon Gonzalez 16 Jun 2008
IEEEE YI YI!!!!! Do not like spiders, but this is a terrific photo, Tia!!!!