The Regal Jumping Spider is the largest jumping spider in North America, with males bearing bold black-and-white patterning and iridescent blue-green chelicerae, while females are gray-and-orange. It has acute binocular vision and performs elaborate courtship displays involving wave patterns and orientation changes. It is a popular pet spider due to its intelligence and curious nature.
Habitat
Open scrub, pine flatwoods, and suburban areas of the Southeast
Diet
Adults: large insects, other spiders, and even small lizards
How common
Common
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