Beautiful Jumping Spiders of North America (East of the Rocky Mountains)
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- Check out this informative video featuring SOME OF North America's (East of the Rocky Mountains) most spectacular jumping spiders! It features photos and some video of these gentle creatures that are harmless to humans. Check it out and don't forget to subscribe!
Spiders featured include Emerald Jumping Spider, Bronze Jumping Spider, Cardinal Jumping Spider, Grayish Jumping Spider, Common Hentz Jumping Spider, Woodland Jumping Spider, Putnam's Jumping Spider, Dimorphic Jumping Spider, Flea Jumping Spider, Peppered Jumping Spider, Thin-spined Jumping Spider and High Eyelashed Jumping Spider.
Links to my individual featured videos:
Dimorphic Jumper
• Dimorphic Jumping Spid...
Bold Jumper
• Bold Jumping Spider: A...
Tan Jumper
• A Gentle Savage: Tan J...
Scientific names:
Pelegrina Galathea, Habronattus coecatus, Maevia inclemens, Eris militaris, Hentzia palmarum, Hentzia mitrata, Phidippus putnami, Phidippus putnami, Tutelina elegans, Phidippus Mystaceus, Phidippus Princeps, Paraphidippus Aurantius and Phidippus Cardinalis.
I have 3 bold jumpers that live in my camper. They never bother us or get in the way at all. They also catch bugs like crazy. One of them is the most curious little thing I've ever seen. Me and my husband stay up and wait for her to come out of her hiding spot and give it different objects to check out. It has a toothbrush that we handle her on as to not hurt her. When she's done she gets on her toothbrush and we put her back where she came from. It's a neat little polite spooder for sure.
That's awesome!
I live in Maryland and feed these babies mealworms on my backyard fence everyday. The most plentiful species I have are putnam’s, then probably dimorphic, white jawed, and white cheeked. Occasionally I will see the bold, tan, bronze, and golden ones. Love them. 😍
What part of Maryland are you in, if you don't mind me asking? I'm in Harford County and I only see the bold jumpers around.
@@simplybrittany6957 I’m in Calvert County. I’ve been seeing a few more Bold’s,Tan’s, and Sylvana here recently and haven’t seen the Putnam or Dimorphic in weeks. Still more white-jawed and white-cheeked than any other species tho.
So I'm adding Spider Searching to my outdoor activity list this summer. lol
Fascinating! I keep some of these as pets.
Jumping spiders are fascinating, they look at you with such intelligence.
The basketball skit made me snort, hilarious!
Ha ha ha man that intro got me, so funny. Awesome video and even better pictures!
Thank you!
They are so cute 🥰🥰🥰
I love jumping spiders because they are so cute!
I have photos of the emerald jumping spider on my car when i took photos of her I for the life of me couldn't look up information because there is not a lot of good centralized source for taxonomy for insects and of the ones that do exist they often have the photos of the deceased pinned spiders and their colors had clearly faded long before the photo was taken. thanks to this video I finally know what the spider I took a couple photos of was.
So true. I think one of the best ways to find the identity of spiders, etc., is to upload photos to iNaturalist. It's a bit of a hassle to sign up, but it's definitely worth it!
Sub deserved only because of the opening lmao
I have 2 Grayish Male Spiders in captivity in California found 1 inside my cabinet and 1 on my brothers car
Cool video, mate. Nice photography. :)
Thanks!
@@randyadventureyou say there harmless to us humans but isn't it true that they can still bite you I'm only asking because of what I've seen in other videos and stuff, I've handled them before and I have never been bit but I was just wondering.
@@KellyNorman-wu6qrIndeed. I usually mention that they can bite if mishandled, and that it hurts like a bee sting or not even that bad, but I left it out. And by harmless, I mean not medically significant. Thank you for bringing this to my attention! I will see if I can add something in TH-cam's video editing. Thanks again!
You awe and adoration for these little wonders is infectious and so genuine 😊 thanks for sharing your most treasured shots and insights of them ✨️
Thank you so much!!!
YAY!! I'm here early... I have a feeling your channel will get large... so I'm excited I was here before you hit 1,000 subscribers... I am subscriber 683! (-: anyway... I subscribed because of your basketball video... You did an amazing job dunking that ball!! LOL So then I started watching your video and was even happier I subscribed because you were talking about the bold jumping spider... and then even HAPPIER that you said you did a video on Bold Jumpers... I just got my first jumping spider... and it is a female bold jumper... about one week ago she cocooned herself in so she's either molting OR even more exciting... has little eggs in there with her... I can't wait to find out what she's doing in there!!
So I am very happy I found your page and look forward to watching videos already done... and videos that you will be making... Please take care....
Thank you so much! You're very kind! And I'm glad you appreciate my basketball skills. 🤣 I will be making more jumping spider videos over the winter, but my next video is about spider wasps, of which I am not fond, but it will be informational. I hope everything turns out well with your Bold Jumper, thank you again!
I love all of them
I’m sorry but after watching the intro I had to subscribe lol awesome!!!
Thank you!
I spent the whole video going, "squeeee", and a few were cute in an Alien Face-hugger sort of way. I am on the lookout here in Port Angeles, WA for a pet to claim but they are rare-ish up here.
Thank you for the great photography and your intro cracked me up and got a Subscriber!
🤣 Thank you! And good luck!
Great video, I really love these little guys, the way they tilt their heads to look up at you, is something you never expect from spiders, their intelligent little faces are so cute, even mr. Angry there with his eyebrows! Love them❤ the tufted one, punk rock jumping spider with a 3 tufted mohican hairdo just adorable!
Thank you! And me, too!
Found a male woodland spider at Wakneeha Falls in Oregon and it posed very cutely for photos.
Super vidéo , je passe du temps , dans le sud de la France , à regarder et aimer ces petites bêtes , bravo .
Merci beaucoup!
Another amazing video!!!!
Thank you!
Just saw a tan one today. It had crawled in my bag. I just shewed it out and it ran away. I wish all spiders were that friendly
After me and my cousins finished clearance some trails, we were sitting on our flat trailer and just chatting.
After a bit, a little jumping spider crawled up onto my boot and decided to just chill. After a while we coaxed it off my boot and back into the grass but it was neat.
It was a small fuzzy brown.
(I am in MN so it’s not super common for us to get big spiders)
I'm a biologist, but certainly no entomologist or arachnologist.
In the mid 1970s (75-78) I lived in Las Cruces, New Mexico. About 20 miles north of El Paso Texas.
I was in elementary and junior high school there.
My neighbor had a low trimmed hedge bush that grew on his side of a 2 foot high cinder block wall that separated our front yards.
In the top of the hedge were a few funnel webs with large female funnel-web spiders in them.
I used to catch insects and toss them into the web.
The reaction from struggling grashoppers or other insects was very quick.
The web occupant would rush out and attack the trapped insect biting it and wrapping it in a tight cacoon bundle before taking the entire bundle down into the funnel for private consumption.
One day I found a nice sized grasshopper and tossed it into the web. My anticipation of the funnel-web spider's attack was interrupted by a flash of brilliant metallic colours on top of the funnel, where it opened out into the web.
To my astonishment, there was a jumping spider that was jet black with metallic yellow-gold, metallic turquoise, and white bands on the abdomen. The cephalothorax had a purple edged bright metallic red spot on it.
As the funnel-web spider rushed to attack the grasshopper, the smaller black colourful spider lept on it.
A swift bite and the funnel-web spider soon succumb to the jumper's venom.
It then dragged the funnel-web spider into its own funnel. Then returned to attack the grasshopper.
It too was bitten, then pulled down into the funnel.
I have not seen this species before or since. I didn't own a camera so no pictures. But I wish I knew the species or had a way to reference this living jewel. It was definitely a jumper. I have not seen any other species in the US that looked remotely close to that spider.
That sounds awesome! Not so much for the funnel-web spider, though. 🤣
I wish I could've seen that!
The only jumping spider I am even familiar with from that region is the Hairy Tufted Jumping Spider (Phidippus comatus). It's colors and patterns vary, but I don't think it has any turquoise or gold.
It seems like someone from a western state has described to me something similar.
There are so many species west of the Plains States that can't be found anywhere else in the country.
I wish there was a database of every species, with photos included.
If I ever find out what that spider was, I will get back to you.
@@randyadventure I've looked a few times. Of course the number of jumping spider species that are out there are probably quite broad.
But it made such a distinct impression on me. I can remember it to this day.
When the funnel-web spider started to move up its rather long silken funnel that was when the jumper moved and caught my attention.
I was in sixth grade at the time. My initial impression was that it was a colourful jumper that just happened to be on top of the funnel.
When I tossed the grasshopper into the web, I thought that the jumper had cued up on that movement and was interested in the grasshopper.
I did not expect it to be hunting larger spiders. When the funnel-web spider moved toward the struggling grasshopper, it didn't just rush straight in.
It made jerky rushes and stops as it closed in on the insect. When the jumper pounced on the funnel-web it was beyond my wildest imagining.
I'd never seen a spider hunt down and kill another spider species.
@@randyadventure I would love to hear from you if you ever find out the species. Thank you!
Yeah, that's wild. I imagine the jumper was there waiting for that spider to come out again. And, of the 300 or more species in North America north of Mexico, I've only seen maybe 25 to 30 of them. That's why I wish there was a database with photos. iNaturalist has a lot of photos archived, but the search feature is strange, and it doesn't really have a list.
Great vid my friend, subscribed with pleasure
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Thank you!
You got my sub friend.
Last year I found an adorable little jumping spider. It's coloration was mostly deep royal blue, with white stripes and a lighter blue pattern. I have been trying to find information on that particular kind, but so far, I haven't been able to find any information on a jumping spider with that coloration??! Perhaps someone else has seen one like this??
What is the general location where you saw it?
@@randyadventure I saw it on a covered porch in Williamston North Carolina, while visiting a friend. I tried to get a pic of it, but I scared it and it jumped away. I never saw it again 😭 It had the body of a bold jumping spider, but the blue coloration doesn't match any spider I searched.
@@Raneshower777 It sounds awesome! Of the 350+ species north of Mexico, I've only seen a few dozen or so. And many websites say: "North of Mexico, 357 jumping spider species can be found (as of 2021)." That seems to indicate that new species are still being discovered. Perhaps what you saw hasn't been listed yet. If I find anything about your spider, I will get back to you.
@@randyadventure Thank you! And hopefully I will get another chance to see and possibly catch another one! Then I would definitely get pictures!
Wow, I had never thought of a spider as beautiful and regal, but you have really changed my viewpoint. Not so scary at all. 😃
The basketball bit got you a sub 😅
🤣🤣🤣 Thank you!
Nicely done ! I subbed
Thank you!
Beautiful ❤️
1st time I've seen a video by you and am so impressed 🎉⁵. Learned quite a bit on the different jumping spiders. I'm amazed at how different the abdomen are so different from each other. Some small and shaped thinner as where others
we're short and stubby. Some of the pictures you've taken are so impressive just for the fact that you were able to even
photograph them with how
small they are. Look forward to more from you in the future.
Thank you! Now that it's beginning to warm a bit, the jumpers should be coming out soon! I'm hoping to find some new species.
I subbed 😂I thought he might do it for a sec
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My friend you sound just like William Riker
From STAR TREK. your voice is a dead ringer friend.
Great video very interesting the many different jumping spiders.
I do love them type of spider amazing creatures.
You cracked me up at the beginning trying to score a hoop 🤣🤣
Thanks for sharing
William Riker 😅😉👍
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Anthony, United Kingdom
🤣 Thank you!!!
Great video! I LOVE jumping spiders!
Thanks!
Cool.
Hello, I just watched your video and you definitely earned a subscriber, this was such an interesting video thank you so much for making it. I am thinking about getting into macro photography, do you have any recommendations as far as cameras and or lenses go?
Thank you! And I use a Nikon D7100 with a Tokina at-X PRO M 100mm F2.8 D Macro Lens. The lens was around $350, which is at the lower end, but still a lot of money to me. 🤣 But it was worth it as it opened up a whole new world. After I used it just a few times, I was kicking myself for not buying one sooner. That's the only macro lens I've used, so I don't know about others. But I like it, especially for the price.
Oh my I have a phiddipus putnami. I have a male. Thanks for sharing!
That's awesome! I am currently working on a video about Phidippus putnami. I'm not sure when it will be ready, but I am observing and filming some individuals at this time. And thank you!
You're welcome!
9:39 To it looks like a Storm Trooper 😅
It does! Now I can't unsee it. 🤣
@@randyadventure 😂
I wish I could see more of these in and around my house. All I ever see are those huge "wolf" spiders and nasty big butt brown ones in my door ways, I'm talking like hundreds of them that my gf won't even use the front door. Lol.
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I found a male red faced on my car! He was so sweet
I had either the peppered or zebra jumper land on my arm at work and when I brushed it off it had bit me good. You could see the dang marks for a week and half my arm turned red
I wonder about their different eyes. Do they function differently? Thanks. Interesting.
They do! Thank you for this! I will include more detailed information about that in my next video, which should be out soon. The two largest eyes, the interior median eyes, are the main source of vision -- fine detail. The posterior eyes (on the sides) detect motion at varying levels. It makes it hard to sneak up on them! 🤣
Amazing and wholesome video! Keep the hard work 🙏
Will do, thank you!
Hey Randy, I was wondering, where do you manage to gather all of this information about jumping spiders? I’ve been trying to identify some I’ve found around my area in NC and it is so hard to find clear information about individual species
It certainly can be hard to find the info! I use iNaturalist to help identify some species, but a web search will either reveal a good source for info, or reveal that there isn't much at all, lol!
With some species, I just catch and keep them for a while so I can study them.
With one of my favorite spiders -- the Thin-spined Jumper, Tutelina elegans -- there is hardly anything, so I just studied the ones that I've seen outside my home.
This year, I found a cousin to that spider -- the Hart's Jumping Spider, Tutelina harti -- and, again, there is hardly any info available. So, I caught it, studied it, then let it go where I found it. I kept it well fed, though, lol!
Now, the entomology and arachnology departments at several universities -- Texas A&M, University of Florida, University of Kentucky, to name a few -- often have good info, but not on every species.
For me, it's often a combination of study and web searches. But if you ever need help, just send me a spider photo or question via email at rnw@usa.com and I will try to get you some info.
@@randyadventure awesome, thank you!
@@carolinesalpeck2567 You're welcome, thank you!
i love jumping spiders!!! can you cover twin flagged jumping spiders, i thought for sure they’d be in this video!! i have several, they’re very tiny and stunning. latin name anasaitis canosa.
I will if I can find one. I usually only feature creatures that I've photographed or filmed myself. That way I can avoid copyright issues. But I just looked it up and it is a very cool looking spider. Hopefully, I will find one this season! Thanks!
@@randyadventure i hope you do! i just was taking pictures of a female i found today- they all have different patterns though they are similar, but when you start to look at the different ones especially the females you can see a really individualistic pattern
@@Abigracelauren Sounds awesome, I can't wait to find one!
They actually do build webs
Perhaps I should have said they don't weave intricate webs for catching prey, but do use their silk for creating egg sacs and shelters.
Behavior & environment drive evolution, so I would argue that the difference in behavior between the two male types of dimorphic jumpers is the reason behind the difference in coloration.
The same can be said for sexual dimorphism in general. When males & females have different behaviors, natural selection is also going to hit each group differently.
Very nice video...HOWEVER, where are the west coast spiders? I am in California and we have the best, 5/8" all red (not orange) jumpers! To say North America and only mention East Coast and Central USA is not an accurate title. Please correct or make another video. I was disappointed.
If I send you a photo of the jumpers at my house could you identify?
I can try! 🤣If you would like, please send to rnw@usa.com.
Hello Patti, I believe your spider is a Half-edged Wall Jumping Spider (Menemerus semilimbatus). Congratulations!
I live in Colorado and you’d think no jumping spiders ever lived in the Rocky Mountains judging by the maps in your video! I see emerald jumpers all the time here in Denver and the map where they live shows Colorado completely empty, go figure
Thank you for letting me know! It appears that since I made the video, there were two sightings of Paraphidippus aurantius in Colorado reported to iNaturalist -- one in Pueblo and one in Fountain. I need to remember to say, "Take these range maps with a grain of salt, etc.," when I feature them. With this species, in everything published, there is conflicting information. Some agencies have it well east of the Rocky Mountains while others say it goes as far west as California! If I can edit the video in TH-cam to let people know, I will. Thank you again!
@@randyadventure anytime, I took a video of it (not super great quality but I did catch the gorgeous green iridescence on her back. I’m in Westminster, a suburb of Denver. Should I report that sighting to anyone (and/or send them the video as proof) to make these maps more accurate?
If you would like, you can join iNaturalist and upload a screenshot of your video. However, that's only if you have time and the patience. 🤣 Signing up with iNaturalist is a bit of a process. I did not care for the sign-up process, but I do love the website. Any time I am stumped on a species, I just upload a photo and an expert will often identify it. However, even if someone doesn't identify it, the website will suggest an ID when you upload the photo, which can be very helpful. I should make a video on how to sign up and use iNaturalist! 🤣
no colorado?
For which spider?
I just photographed a Cardinal Jumping Spider yesterday in Colorado.
Please remember that the genus name is capitalized but the species name is not capitalized. Since you are teaching or educating people you really should teach the correct way to list the Latin names of creatures in the natural world.
I loved your coverage of jumping spiders but was disappointed that you didn’t know how to list the Latin names. Please do it right. Teach it right
Thank you for your input!
If I list Latin names in the future, I will be sure to remember that.
However, I think I will just omit Latin names all together.
One of my goals in doing this is to get regular folks to enjoy nature a little more.
And I am a firm believer that to do that, I don’t want to bore them with too many minute or technical details.
I'm sure for some people, the scientific names (and whether or not those names are capitalized) are quite important, but for most folks, the Latin names are probably insignificant.
Of all the people I know, and there are a lot of people, the majority will kill every spider they see, because, to them, every black spider is a black widow, and every brown spider is a brown recluse.
My goal is to let people know about other spider species, and that most spiders are NOT brown recluses or black widows. Once that is accomplished, then I will move on to let them know that they don’t even have to kill brown recluses or black widows either.
The same goes for snakes. I would like to help people understand that snakes are not venomous spawns of Satan, and then eventually help them to understand that even the venomous snakes aren’t so bad, as long as you leave them alone.
And to elaborate on not boring people with too many details and too much technical jargon, let me cite an example.
I once worked with a lady who took a photography class at a local vocational school. She had purchased a DSLR camera and had been taking the class for about three weeks.
She told me about it, and I asked her how it was going. She said she hadn’t really retained anything that was taught by the instructor, and that she was about to quit the class because she hated it.
And I knew exactly what was going on. The instructor was overloading her with all the technical stuff, and it was turning her off from photography.
So, I sat down with her and her camera and explained what she really needed to know just to get started.
She was so happy with what I had done, she said, "Thank you so much for this! I have just learned more from you in five minutes than I did in the three weeks that I’ve been taking this class!”
And that’s what I want to do here, because most people so busy in their lives -- they have relationships, children, bills to pay, other issues -- that they really don’t have time to remember little details.
And the capitalization of Latin names is probably not even on the list of things that are important in their life.
However, like you were saying, if I'm going to list Latin names, then I should list them correctly.
Again, thank you for your input!
Eh?
Do they interbreed? Asking for a country...
Basically, no. There is some talk that Phidippus Audax and Phidippus Regius may interbreed where their ranges overlap, but I have seen nothing published concerning the matter.
Montana we have a jumper that looks much like the cardinal in your vid. We call them apache jumpers. Same species?
Although quite similar, that's actually a different species, Phidippus apacheanus. I would love to see one some day!
Just wanted to say that I learn more from you than any other commentator. Most are now kids who explain things by listening to media like yours. The young kids make 2-3 0 videos a week. They all buddy up and make them together.
Getting old. Please kep on truckin!
Thank you! I'm trying!