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Redbacked Jumping Spider

© Jim Baines

Redbacked Jumping Spider

Uploaded: July 12, 2010

Description


Phidippus johnsoni

Fort Hood, Texas


Exif: F Number: 20, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D200

Comments

Jim Baines level-classic July 12, 2010 0

The "Johnson Jumper" is one of the largest and most commonly encountered jumping spiders of western North America. It is not to be confused with the unrelated and highly venomous redback spider (Latrodectus hasselti). When threatened, the redbacked jumping spider can inflict a quite painful bite in self defense, but with no serious medical consequences.

Adults tend to be about a centimeter in length. Both sexes have a bright red abdomen; the female has in addition a black central stripe. The chelicerae of both sexes are of a shining teal color. The rest of the body is mostly black. It is one of the species of jumping spiders which are mimics of mutillid wasps in the genus Dasymutilla (commonly known as "velvet ants"); several species of these wasps are similar in size and coloration, and possess a very painful sting.
#1287282

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict July 12, 2010 0

Outstanding macro image and info on this very interesting animal, Jim


Dominick #8749629

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 12, 2010 0

Great job with this macro Jim!! Jeff #8749640

Jack Gaskin July 12, 2010 0

Great Macro wonderful subject .
Looks like an Impatient old man waiting for the entire shoot to end.
Wonderful info also

Happy Shooting
Jack #8749686

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 12, 2010 0

How did we get to be neighbors, LOL. Fabulous details and interesting info, Jim. Excellent capture. #8749715

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic July 12, 2010 0

I am not a big fan of spiders at all, but this is an excellent macro shot Jim with outstanding details. #8749850

Michelle Alton July 12, 2010 0

This is a winner, just waiting to happen! Been missing you, here! #8749927

Randy A. Myers July 12, 2010 0

Great color and detail. Good job. #8749997

Val Feldman level-classic July 12, 2010 0

Oh my gosh....look at those colors! Neon! Beautiful detail and you can actually see the fine texture of this critters "fur". I love it!!! Excellent, excellent capture, T'weed. Good to have you back. #8750071

Tammy Espino July 12, 2010 0

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK! I like his little crossed eyes though and that blue, wow! :) #8752853

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic July 13, 2010 0

How close were you to this jumper? Just wondering... LOL, think I'd put up a screen between the two of us. He sure is pretty! #8757628

Michelle Alton August 13, 2010 0

This was a winner from the moment you spotted that little critter! And she gave you her babies too!

Congratulations! #8825254

Gina Cormier August 13, 2010 0

WOW...CONGRATS ON THIS SUPERB IMAGE!!!!!!! #8826124

Randy A. Myers August 13, 2010 0

Congratulations on your finalist. Good luck in the next round. #8826466

Tammy Espino August 14, 2010 0

A huge congrats on this awesome finalist!! :) #8828041

Nancy (Peaches) Harker August 24, 2010 0

YIKES, AWESOME capture and HUGE congrats on your finalist! #8859004

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