Regal Jumping Spider

Phidippus regius

Explore the Regal Jumping Spider (Phidippus regius) species record in The Ark Is Earth, including classification, habitat, distribution, conservation information, and sources.

Summary

The Regal Jumping Spider is a visual hunting spider of southeastern North America, where it occupies vegetation, woodland edges, and human-made structures. It stalks prey with keen eyesight and leaps using a silk safety line, helping control small insect populations.

Classification in this archive

Animals › Arthropods › Arachnids › Araneae › Salticidae › Phidippus

Habitat and distribution

Regions in this record: North America

Demonstration note

[DEMO] Regal jumping spiders use excellent vision to judge precise leaps onto prey.