Red- Backed Jumping Spider? Not sure

[wolseley]

I took a photo of what I think is a Red Backed Jumping Spider. I am not so sure as it is really hairy and not really black.

Any ideas on the species?

Thanks,

Tim

 

[BoyFromLA]

Not 100% sure, but...

This might be it.

Phidippus workmani (Workman’s Jumping Spider)

I found several other similar looks with this name.

 

[wolseley]

Thanks. I think you are correct, it is very likely a Phidippus workmani. There does not seem to be much about the Workman's Jumping Spider online. I did manage to find out that it seems to be specific to Florida and south Georgia. If true, I live in California, what is it doing here? also, I found it on my car tire while getting gas. No worries, he survived. I gently put him/her into my hand and walked to the nearby open space and let him go under some bushes.

Where can I find more information on this species online?

 

[Ethel Webster]

It's beautiful! I want one!

 

[BoyFromLA]

I live in California, what is it doing here?

If then this might be it?

Phidippus californicus (Orange Jumping Spider)

 

[Smokehound714]

Workmani doesnt occur in california and is endemic to florida.

Looks like a female P johnsoni, def not californicus. Not all johnsoni are jet-black and bright red, many are a dull brick red or even yellow.

 

[Andee]

I had one of these appear in my garage Crim is currently still with me, has molted and is all black now... I originally had settled on Cardinalis. Now I am extremely confused. Not currently sure if female or male, Crim is still being more reclusive currently since he/she just came out of the molt hammock. If whatever Crim is gender-wise turns out to be Johnsoni I hope to find the correct gendered mate during next year. But Johnsoni are more rare in my area.