Phidippus audax
(Bold Jumper)

I just came across this spider today for the first time while it was crawling outside my window screen. I watched it for a good 5 minutes. I don’t like spiders but this one was very beautiful and elegant. The turquoise color of its fangs stood out and gave it a unique appearance. I am not an expert on spiders but the small research I was able to do it appears to be a part of the Jumping Spider family. I am in Missouri and am assuming you are also located somewhere near the Ozarks? I also would love more… Read more »