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Immature Bold Jumping Spider (Phidippus audax)
An Immature Bold Jumping Spider (Phidippus audax) on a blade of grass.
Due to their large, forward facing eyes, they have very good stereoscopic vision. This aides them when stalking prey, and allows some visual communication with others of their species, such as courting 'dances'. It's best to creep up on these guys slowly, because they are very aware of your presence.
Like most jumping spiders, Bold Jumping Spiders tend to prefer relatively open areas to hunt in, as they actively seek and stalk prey and do not build webs. They do use webbing when laying eggs or to hide. They also use spider silk as a 'lifeline' when jumping for prey or evading predators.
They are common in fields and grasslands, but are frequently seen on fences, exterior walls, and gardens as well. I usually find them on Prickly Pear Cacti.
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro mounted on a Canon Xti.
Immature Bold Jumping Spider (Phidippus audax)
An Immature Bold Jumping Spider (Phidippus audax) on a blade of grass.
Due to their large, forward facing eyes, they have very good stereoscopic vision. This aides them when stalking prey, and allows some visual communication with others of their species, such as courting 'dances'. It's best to creep up on these guys slowly, because they are very aware of your presence.
Like most jumping spiders, Bold Jumping Spiders tend to prefer relatively open areas to hunt in, as they actively seek and stalk prey and do not build webs. They do use webbing when laying eggs or to hide. They also use spider silk as a 'lifeline' when jumping for prey or evading predators.
They are common in fields and grasslands, but are frequently seen on fences, exterior walls, and gardens as well. I usually find them on Prickly Pear Cacti.
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro mounted on a Canon Xti.