2,013 observations
Cardinal Jumping Spider
Phidippus cardinalis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Arachnida βΊOrder: Araneae βΊFamily: Salticidae βΊGenus: Phidippus
About
Phidippus cardinalis is a species of jumping spider. It is commonly called Cardinal jumper. It is one of the species of jumping spiders which are mimics of mutillid wasps in the genus Dasymutilla (commonly known as "velvet ants"); several species of these wasps are similar in size and coloration, and possess a very painful sting.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Cardinal Jumping Spider is Phidippus cardinalis.
- Cardinal Jumping Spider belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Cardinal Jumping Spider belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Cardinal Jumping Spider belongs to the class Arachnida.
- Cardinal Jumping Spider belongs to the order Araneae.
- Cardinal Jumping Spider belongs to the family Salticidae.
- Cardinal Jumping Spider belongs to the genus Phidippus.