The Bold Jumping Spider Looks And Acts The Part

The bold jumping spider is one of the most common jumping spiders in North America. They are found in forests, prairies, farmland, yards, homes and even in our cars. But don’t worry, they are not dangerous. They are very rarely known to bite, and if they do their venom will only annoy your skin. This species is known by a few other names: bold jumper, daring jumping spider and its scientific name, Phidippus audax. “Audax” is from the word audacity, which means willingness to take bold risks. The

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