“I think I can make it”

Phidippus in the  insignarius group.

Well, the good news is while searching for last night’s Jumping Spider I ended up identifying a previous find.  I lazily called this one Phidippus johnsoni even though I knew it was a close match but no cigar.  I now believe it is a Phidippus in the  insignarius group.

Phidippus johnsoni, the adorable Red-Backed Jumping spider in (my) palm valley.  I wish this one showed up clearer.

And one more… ha… of course, I had to hold the Jumping Spider.

Look at this little cutie I just found!  I was on the phone with my sister and hung up on her because I was so excited to catch it!  It’s a Red Backed Jumping Spider, Phidippus johnsoni or very closely related species. These little wandering predators are so fun to photograph! I got some cute ones to share!

Kenny snapped this Jumping Spider for me when he was at the car dealership.  Judging by the red butt I think he’s Phidippus Johnsoni, the Red-Backed Jumping Spider.

As cute as puppies, I tell ya.

AHHHH… I can’t take the cuteness!  Look what I found outside today!  I didn’t know I got a picture until I got home.  Shall we say genus Phidippus???  

Look at the eyes toward the back of the “head”  Jumping Spiders have almost 360 degree vision.  that’s why I couldn’t catch the cutie.