Phidippus is a genus in the family Salticidae. Some of the largest jumping spiders inhabit this genus, and many species are characterized by their brilliant, iridescent green chelicerae. Phidippus is distributed almost exclusively in North America, with the exception of two exported species. As of January 2021, there were about 80 described species in the genus. Species previously described in Phidippus which are found in India and Bangladesh do not belong in this genus.
Phidippus audax, the bold jumper or bold jumping spider, is a common species of spider belonging to the genus Phidippus, a group of jumping spiders easily identified by their large eyes and their iridescent chelicerae. Like all jumping spiders, they have excellent stereoscopic vision that aids them in stalking prey and facilitates visual communication with potential mates during courting. Bold jumping spiders are native to North America and have been introduced to Hawaii, Nicobar Islands, Azores, and the Netherlands. They are typically black with a distinct white triangle on their abdomen.
Phidippus asotus is a species of jumping spiders in the family Salticidae. It is found in the United States and Mexico.
Phidippus adumbratus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is found in the United States and Mexico. The type species was collected In Los Angeles and named in 1934. Adumbratus is one of the insignarius group of Phidippus spiders.
Phidippus purpuratus, the marbled purple jumping spider, is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is found in the United States and Canada.
Phidippus bidentatus is a species of jumping spider. It is found in a range from the United States to Costa Rica.
Phidippus carneus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is found in the United States and Mexico.
Phidippus phoenix is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is found in the United States and Mexico.
Phidippus ardens is a species of jumping spider. It is found in the western United States and Mexico.
Phidippus insignarius is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is found in the United States.
Platycryptus arizonensis is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is found in the United States.
Phidippus texanus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is found in the United States and Mexico.
Phidippus carolinensis is a species of jumping spider. It is found in the United States and Mexico.
Phidippus nikites is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is found in the United States and Mexico.
Phidippus comatus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is found in North America.
Phidippus tux is a species of jumping spider. It is found in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Phidippus cryptus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is found in the United States and Canada.
Phidippus apacheanus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is found in the United States, Mexico, and Cuba.
Irura mandarina, also known as the Goldenback jumping spider, is a species of jumping spider found in China, Vietnam and India.
