Apache jumping spider (Phidippus apacheanus)
The Apache jumping spider is a spider in the family Salticidae that is not dangerous to people. GBIF holds 403 licensed U.S. records of it; it reaches our listing threshold in 15 states, most of all Colorado (176), Texas (76) and Arizona (30). Its observation records peak in September.
Phidippus apacheanus, or Apache Jumping Spider, is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is found in the United States, Mexico, and Cuba.
From Wikipedia: Phidippus apacheanus, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is the Apache jumping spider poisonous or venomous?
Not in any medically significant way. Like almost all spiders the Apache jumping spider (family Salticidae) has venom for its prey, but it is not a widow or recluse, the two U.S. groups whose bites need medical attention.
Which states have the Apache jumping spider?
Records are spread over 15 states; the top three, Colorado, Texas and Arizona, hold 70% of them.
| # | State | Records | Share of state spiders | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | 176 | 4.3% | 4th of 378 |
| 2 | Texas | 76 | 0.3% | 74th of 386 |
| 3 | Arizona | 30 | 0.6% | 17th of 162 |
| 4 | New Mexico | 30 | 1.2% | 9th of 247 |
| 5 | Oklahoma | 18 | 0.3% | 59th of 149 |
| 6 | Utah | 16 | 0.7% | 18th of 97 |
| 7 | Nebraska | 14 | 1.1% | 18th of 71 |
| 8 | Kansas | 9 | 0.5% | 30th of 94 |
| 9 | Florida | 8 | 0.1% | 160th of 237 |
| 10 | Montana | 7 | 0.3% | 29th of 75 |
| 11 | South Dakota | 7 | 3.7% | 3rd of 29 |
| 12 | Missouri | 2 | 0.1% | 82nd of 117 |
| 13 | Georgia | 1 | 0.0% | 170th of 186 |
| 14 | Illinois | 1 | 0.0% | 239th of 243 |
| 15 | Wyoming | 1 | 0.5% | 20th of 68 |
When is the Apache jumping spider seen?
Across the U.S., observation records of the Apache jumping spider run mostly June through October, peaking in September with 25% of them. Almost none are from December to February.
Season by state
Among states whose main season falls within one calendar year, it starts earliest in May (Texas) and latest in July (Colorado). Each of these states peaks in a different month: July in Colorado and October in Texas.
| State | Main season | Peak month | Observation records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | July through October | July | 175 |
| Texas | May through October | October | 75 |
Where the Apache jumping spider is recorded in each state
Colorado
Colorado holds 176 licensed records, the 4th most recorded of 378 spiders listed there. Its observation records in Colorado run mostly July through October, peaking in July; most licensed records come from Larimer County, Boulder County and El Paso County. Next come Denver County (17) and Jefferson County (15).
Texas
Texas holds 76 licensed records, the joint 74th most recorded of 386 spiders listed there. Its observation records in Texas run mostly May through October, peaking in October; most licensed records come from Lubbock County, Milam County and Starr County. Next come Briscoe County (4) and Wilson County (3).
Arizona
Arizona holds 30 licensed records, the 17th most recorded of 162 spiders listed there. Most of its licensed records in Arizona come from Santa Cruz County, Cochise County and Pima County. Next come Yavapai County (1) and Apache County (1).
New Mexico
New Mexico holds 30 licensed records, the 9th most recorded of 247 spiders listed there. Most of its licensed records in New Mexico come from Hidalgo County, Mora County and Colfax County. Next come Eddy County (3) and Lea County (2).
Top counties in the U.S.
| # | County | State | Records | Share of U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larimer County | Colorado | 54 | 13.4% |
| 2 | Lubbock County | Texas | 37 | 9.2% |
| 3 | Boulder County | Colorado | 27 | 6.7% |
| 4 | El Paso County | Colorado | 24 | 6.0% |
| 5 | Denver County | Colorado | 17 | 4.2% |
| 6 | Jefferson County | Colorado | 15 | 3.7% |
| 7 | Santa Cruz County | Arizona | 12 | 3.0% |
| 8 | Cochise County | Arizona | 11 | 2.7% |
| 9 | Milam County | Texas | 9 | 2.2% |
| 10 | Douglas County | Colorado | 6 | 1.5% |
| 11 | Arapahoe County | Colorado | 6 | 1.5% |
| 12 | Pueblo County | Colorado | 6 | 1.5% |
| 13 | Starr County | Texas | 6 | 1.5% |
| 14 | Pima County | Arizona | 5 | 1.2% |
| 15 | Las Animas County | Colorado | 4 | 1.0% |
How recent are the Apache jumping spider records?
Most of what is known about the Apache jumping spider is recent: 92% of dated U.S. records were made in 2017–2026, and half date from 2022 or later. The oldest dated record is from 1903; the busiest year was 2022, with 71 records.
| Decade | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 1 | 0.2% |
| 1920s | 2 | 0.5% |
| 1930s | 1 | 0.2% |
| 1960s | 2 | 0.5% |
| 1970s | 2 | 0.5% |
| 1990s | 5 | 1.2% |
| 2000s | 6 | 1.5% |
| 2010s | 67 | 16.6% |
| 2020s | 317 | 78.7% |
Species recorded in the same counties
Of the 50 counties where the Apache jumping spider is most recorded, 28 are also top counties for the western black widow, more than for any other spider. Venomous species among its neighbors: the western black widow.
| Species | Shared counties |
|---|---|
| Western black widow venomous | 28 |
| Bold jumper | 24 |
| Western spotted orbweaver | 18 |
| Texas brown tarantula | 16 |
| Banded garden spider | 13 |
| Dysdera crocata | 12 |
| Asian wall jumper | 11 |
| Phidippus carneus | 10 |
Related species in the U.S.
Other species of the genus Phidippus with profiles here: Bold jumper, Brilliant jumping spider, Putnam's jumper, Johnson jumper, Grayish jumping spider, Whitman's jumping spider and Canopy jumping spider.
GBIF records read 2026-09-29. Listed: any license. Counted: CC0/CC BY only. How we count.