Phidippus carolinensis
This record describes Phidippus carolinensis (species). Recorded family: Salticidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Male/Female
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae (Spiders)
- Family
- Salticidae (Jumping Spiders)
- Genus
- Phidippus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas and south into Mexico
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Food
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: A latin adjective from a geographic name, the state of North Carolina.
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Phidippus carolinensis. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
As of 2023, 51,673 spider species in 136 families have been recorded, though an estimated 150,000 species exist. Spiders rank 7th in total species diversity among all organism orders. Only 0.5% of spider species pose any risk to human health.
Ecological role of the group
Spider venom contains complex peptides with diverse pharmacological activities, making them valuable for drug development research. Spiders produce up to 7 types of silk from specialized glands. Spider silk genes have been inserted into mammals and plants for biotech applications.
Economic and practical significance of the group
The global spider community kills an estimated 400-800 million tons of prey annually (2017 study). Spiders provide billions of dollars in natural pest control for agriculture. Spider silk is 5× stronger than steel of the same diameter, driving a biomaterials research industry.
Recorded sources for this group: World Spider Catalog, PNAS, Nature, ScienceDirect. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Phidippus carolinensis (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Jeff Hollenbeck , cheins , Chuck Entz , Dick Walton , kschnei
Frequently Asked Questions About Phidippus carolinensis
How do you identify Phidippus carolinensis?
Male/Female
Where is Phidippus carolinensis found?
Range: Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas and south into Mexico
What does Phidippus carolinensis eat?
The diet of the Phidippus carolinensis includes Food.