The red-backed jumping spider, Phidippus johnsoni, is found throughout the Western United States and Canada. The spider has a black body and the back of its abdomen is bright red. Description of the Red-Backed Jumping Spider The redbacked jumping spider is generally quite easy to identify. It’s body is predominantly black with a brightly red […]

Phidippus Johnsoni – Red-Backed Jumping Spider
By usaspidersPosted on Posted in Salticidae - Jumping SpidersTagged Arizona, California, Colorado, Hairy:Yes, Idaho, LegLength:Short, LegPattern:Uniform, Medium, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, P:Black, S:Red, Small, Spinnerets:No, Spinnerets:Yes, Utah, Washington, Wyoming16 Comments on Phidippus Johnsoni – Red-Backed Jumping Spider