Phidippus otiosus facts for kids
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The Phidippus otiosus is a type of jumping spider often called the Canopy Jumping Spider. It lives mostly in trees in the southeastern part of North America. These spiders are known for their amazing jumping skills!
Female Phidippus otiosus spiders can grow to be about 16 millimeters long. One of their coolest features is their fangs, which can shine with colors like purple or green!
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Life Cycle of the Canopy Jumping Spider
Female Canopy Jumping Spiders lay their eggs in a special silk sac. They usually hide this sac under the bark of oak and pine trees.
The timing for laying eggs depends on where the spider lives. For example, in South Carolina, they lay eggs from December to February. In Florida, they lay them from January to June. The baby spiders, called spiderlings, grow up and become adults during the fall season.
Where These Spiders Live
The Phidippus otiosus spider naturally lives in the southeastern United States. You can find them from Florida and Texas all the way to North Carolina.
Sometimes, these spiders travel to other countries by accident! They might hitch a ride on plants like Tillandsia (air plants). Because of this, they have been found in places as far away as Sweden and Germany.
What's in a Name?
The scientific name otiosus might come from the Latin word otium, which means "leisure, peace, or quiet." It could also come from the Ancient Greek word oto-, meaning "ear," possibly referring to the small tufts of black hair on the spider.
See also
In Spanish: Phidippus otiosus para niños
