How to Identify Salticidae

Key Identification Features

• Phidippus audax (Hentz, 1845), commonly called the bold jumping spider or bold jumper, can be identified by the following size and physical traits, following research from Edwards 2004.
• The species is most often distinguished by a large, typically triangular white spot in the center of the abdomen, with two smaller spots located below this central spot.
• This species, commonly called the purple-gold jumping spider, typically has a body length of 5–6 mm (0.
• The distinctive purple pattern on males' abdomens is often described as "a snow angel wearing a tophat", and this pattern surrounded by gold coloration is consistent across individuals.

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