Colonus puerperus is a species of jumping spider found in the eastern United States and Mexico. Its range stretches along the Gulf Coast from Florida to Texas, and north to Kansas, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. It has also been found in northern Mexico. It is usually found in grassy areas during the warmer months of the year. Adult females are between 7 and 11 mm (0.3–0.4 in) in length. Adult males are between 5 and 7 mm (0.2–0.3 in).
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Colonus puerperus 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
- Colonus
- Species
- Colonus puerperus
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