Philaeus chrysops
Red Strip Jumper (SA)
Species Info:
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Origin
Europe
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Lifestyle
Arboreal
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Temp
22-24C
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Humidity
50-60%
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Leg Span
2cm
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Disposition
Jumpy
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Suitability
1
Philaeus chrysops is the largest and one of the most beautiful jumping spiders in Europe and perhaps on the African continent. They have a wide range of colours. Populations from the Mediterranean and North Africa are reddish with a contrast of light and dark spots. The size is robust, about 18 mm in the body