Philaeus chrysops

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iPhilaeus chrysops
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Arachnida Order: Araneae Family: Salticidae Genus: Philaeus Species: P. chrysops
Binomial name
Philaeus chrysops (Poda, 1761)

Philaeus chrysops is a species of jumping spider (Salticidae).

Normal body length is 7 to 12mm, but 5mm small males do occur. The sexes differ extremely: males are very colorful with a glaringly red opisthosoma.

The spider prefers open and warm areas.

[edit] Distribution

P. chrysops occurs in the Palearctic.

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