How difficult is it to keep Bold Jumping Spider?

Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.

What is the ideal temperature for Bold Jumping Spider?

The ideal temperature for Bold Jumping Spider is 26〜28℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Bold Jumping Spider?

The average lifespan of Bold Jumping Spider is About 1 year. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Bold Jumping Spider get?

Bold Jumping Spider typically reaches Males about 1.3cm, females slightly larger as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Bold Jumping Spider?

Bold Jumping Spider feeds on: Insects such as fruit flies, house flies and small crickets. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Bold Jumping Spider?

The price of Bold Jumping Spider varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Bold Jumping Spider

Beginner

Phidippus audax

A jumping spider widespread in North America. The black body is flecked with white hairs and marked by a large triangular spot on the abdomen, and the chelicerae are iridescent green. Diurnal, active, and easy to keep and breed. It builds no prey web and hunts by sight.

Difficulty

Beginner

Temperature

26〜28℃

Lifespan

About 1 year

Size

Males about 1.3cm, females slightly larger

Diet

Insects such as fruit flies, house flies and small crickets

About

Phidippus audax, the bold jumper, is a North American jumping spider and one of the most commonly encountered spiders across its range; it has been introduced to Hawaii, the Nicobar Islands, the Azores and the Netherlands. The whole animal is very hairy, with the carapace and abdomen black but lightened by fine white hairs. A large triangular white spot sits in the middle of the abdomen with two smaller spots behind and beside it. The large spot can be orange in juveniles, and while the pattern varies between individuals the colour is always white, yellow or orange. The chelicerae are iridescent green. Males measure 1.3cm, slightly smaller than females, with a more contrasting pattern and stronger iridescence. The species builds no prey web, instead locating prey with sharp vision, stalking it and pouncing, and it trails a dragline as it jumps so a missed leap does not end in a fall. Prey ranges from caterpillars and dragonflies to grasshoppers and other spiders, and its effect on crop pests has been studied in agricultural fields. A female can produce up to six clutches of 30-170 eggs each, around 200 eggs in total, with later clutches smaller.

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Lifespan of the Bold Jumping Spider

The Bold Jumping Spider lives About 1 year.

Size of the Bold Jumping Spider

The Bold Jumping Spider grows to Males about 1.3cm, females slightly larger.

Temperature & humidity for the Bold Jumping Spider

The ideal temperature for the Bold Jumping Spider is 26〜28℃.

Basic Info

Origin

Care Specifications

PeacefulSolitaryBreeding: Easy

Sources: Insektenliebe: Phidippus audax / Insektenliebe: Phidippus regius Everglades (humidity reference) / Wikipedia: Phidippus audax / GBIF

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Phidippus audax (Hentz, 1845)

Synonyms: Attus audax Hentz, 1845, Phidippus electus C. L. Koch, 1846, Phidippus howardi G. W. Peckham & E. G. Peckham, 1896, Phidippus mexicanus G. W. Peckham & E. G. Peckham, 1888

Authority databases: GBIF

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listed

Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed)

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.