Insects and Spiders - native

Bold Jumping Spider (Phidippus audax) on Oct 13, 2025

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Description of specimen

Jumping spider with yellow dot on abdomen.

Commentary

No follow-up is necessary! Phidippus audax is a very abundant spider and often noticed. They are not pests. There is no need to report native species.

Tom Valente
Oct. 14, 2025, 1:28 a.m.

Location

In a sunflower bush along a residential side walk.

Expert Reviewer

Tom Valente
Oregon Department of Agriculture

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