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.
Best time to see a Regal Jumping Spider
The best time to see a Regal Jumping Spider is May–October, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 3,129 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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