Phidippus regius, commonly known as the regal jumper, is a species of jumping spider (family Salticidae) found in parts of the United States and the Caribbean. It is the largest species of jumping spider in eastern North America.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Regal Jumping Spider being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Phidippus bidentatus
- Phidippus workmani
- Phidippus maddisoni
- Phidippus albulatus
- Phidippus californicus
- Paraphidippus basalis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Salticidae
- Genus
- Phidippus
- Species
- Phidippus regius
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