Phidippus johnsoni
(Johnson Jumping Spider)

Picture ID 8646

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I think this is Johnson Jumper. Fisrt time ever seen in my yard

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61brown
Submitted: Apr 4, 2018
Photographed: Apr 4, 2018
Spider: Phidippus johnsoni (Johnson Jumping Spider)
Location: Milpitas, California, United States
Spotted Outdoors: On Flower,Low foliage (shrubs, herbs, garden, excluding flowers)
Found in web?: No
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BugmanDan

April 5, 2018 5:34 am

Hi, and welcome to the site. Your spider is one of the jumping spiders, Salticidae family.
One of the johnsoni group in the Phidippus genus. Sometimes called red backed jumping spiders or Johnson jumpers.
https://bugguide.net/node/view/15152