Paraphidippus basalis is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is found in Arizona and New Mexico, United States, and Sonora, Mexico. Paraphidippus basalis specializes on rosette-forming plants such as agaves, sotols, and yuccas. This specialization on a single group of plants is rare among jumping spiders.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Agave 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Salticidae
- Genus
- Paraphidippus
- Species
- Paraphidippus basalis
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