🌿Native Nature

Johnson's Jumping Spider

Phidippus johnsoni

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Araneae ›Family: Salticidae ›Genus: Phidippus

About

Phidippus johnsoni, the red-backed jumping spider, is one of the largest and most commonly encountered jumping spiders of western North America. It is not to be confused with the unrelated and highly venomous redback spider (Latrodectus hasselti).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Johnson's Jumping Spider?
The scientific name of Johnson's Jumping Spider is Phidippus johnsoni.
What kingdom does Johnson's Jumping Spider belong to?
Johnson's Jumping Spider belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Johnson's Jumping Spider belong to?
Johnson's Jumping Spider belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Johnson's Jumping Spider belong to?
Johnson's Jumping Spider belongs to the class Arachnida.
What order does Johnson's Jumping Spider belong to?
Johnson's Jumping Spider belongs to the order Araneae.
What family does Johnson's Jumping Spider belong to?
Johnson's Jumping Spider belongs to the family Salticidae.
What genus does Johnson's Jumping Spider belong to?
Johnson's Jumping Spider belongs to the genus Phidippus.