Common Hentz jumping spider (Hentzia palmarum)
The common Hentz jumping spider is a spider in the family Salticidae that is not dangerous to people. GBIF holds 648 licensed U.S. records of it; it reaches our listing threshold in 31 states, most of all Texas (185), Florida (95) and Georgia (40). Its observation records peak in June.
Hentzia palmarum, the common hentz jumper, is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is found in North America, Bermuda, the Bahamas, and Cuba.
From Wikipedia: Hentzia palmarum, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is the common Hentz jumping spider poisonous or venomous?
Not in any medically significant way. Like almost all spiders the common Hentz 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 common Hentz jumping spider?
Records are spread over 31 states; the top three, Texas, Florida and Georgia, hold 49% of them.
| # | State | Records | Share of state spiders | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 185 | 0.6% | 30th of 386 |
| 2 | Florida | 95 | 0.8% | 21st of 237 |
| 3 | Georgia | 40 | 0.6% | 36th of 186 |
| 4 | Oklahoma | 39 | 0.8% | 30th of 149 |
| 5 | Louisiana | 35 | 0.9% | 22nd of 107 |
| 6 | New York | 31 | 0.5% | 42nd of 149 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 23 | 0.3% | 52nd of 164 |
| 8 | North Carolina | 21 | 0.3% | 67th of 184 |
| 9 | Virginia | 21 | 0.2% | 83rd of 176 |
| 10 | Alabama | 19 | 0.5% | 50th of 143 |
| 11 | Illinois | 16 | 0.1% | 151st of 243 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | 15 | 0.3% | 56th of 189 |
| 13 | Missouri | 13 | 0.6% | 38th of 117 |
| 14 | Maryland | 11 | 0.2% | 84th of 153 |
| 15 | Ohio | 11 | 0.2% | 83rd of 332 |
| 16 | Arkansas | 10 | 0.6% | 41st of 114 |
| 17 | Connecticut | 9 | 0.9% | 24th of 86 |
| 18 | Kansas | 8 | 0.5% | 38th of 94 |
| 19 | South Carolina | 8 | 0.3% | 56th of 121 |
| 20 | Tennessee | 8 | 0.2% | 71st of 138 |
| 21 | New Jersey | 6 | 0.3% | 69th of 127 |
| 22 | Indiana | 4 | 0.1% | 119th of 133 |
| 23 | Mississippi | 4 | 0.3% | 62nd of 117 |
| 24 | Delaware | 3 | 0.1% | 63rd of 71 |
| 25 | Nebraska | 3 | 0.2% | 57th of 71 |
| 26 | New Hampshire | 3 | 0.2% | 53rd of 72 |
| 27 | Vermont | 2 | 0.1% | 57th of 74 |
| 28 | Michigan | 1 | 0.0% | 102nd of 122 |
| 29 | Colorado | 0 | — | — |
| 30 | Kentucky | 0 | — | — |
| 31 | Montana | 0 | — | — |
When is the common Hentz jumping spider seen?
Across the U.S., observation records of the common Hentz jumping spider run mostly March through November, peaking in June with 17% of them. Winter (December to February) holds 6% of them.
Season by state
Observation records run through most of the year in Louisiana. Among states whose main season falls within one calendar year, it starts earliest in February (Florida) and latest in April (Georgia, New York and Oklahoma). The most common peak months are June and July, each shared by two states.
| State | Main season | Peak month | Observation records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | March through November | June | 182 |
| Florida | February through October | June | 84 |
| Georgia | April through October | July | 40 |
| Louisiana | most of the year | October | 35 |
| Oklahoma | April through October | May | 33 |
| New York | April through September | July | 31 |
Where the common Hentz jumping spider is recorded in each state
Texas
Texas holds 185 licensed records, the joint 30th most recorded of 386 spiders listed there. Its observation records in Texas run mostly March through November, peaking in June; most licensed records come from Travis County, Dallas County and Harris County. Next come Tarrant County (14) and Rockwall County (8).
Florida
Florida holds 95 licensed records, the 21st most recorded of 237 spiders listed there. Its observation records in Florida run mostly February through October, peaking in June; most licensed records come from Broward County, Orange County and Miami-Dade County. Next come Pinellas County (6) and Alachua County (4).
Georgia
Georgia holds 40 licensed records, the joint 36th most recorded of 186 spiders listed there. Its observation records in Georgia run mostly April through October, peaking in July; most licensed records come from Clarke County, DeKalb County and Cobb County. Next come Chatham County (4) and Gwinnett County (2).
Oklahoma
Oklahoma holds 39 licensed records, the joint 30th most recorded of 149 spiders listed there. Its observation records in Oklahoma run mostly April through October, peaking in May; most licensed records come from Osage County, Cleveland County and Tulsa County. Next come Oklahoma County (3) and Comanche County (2).
Louisiana
Louisiana holds 35 licensed records, the joint 22nd most recorded of 107 spiders listed there. Its observation records in Louisiana run through most of the year, peaking in October; most licensed records come from Saint Tammany Parish, East Baton Rouge Parish and Orleans Parish. Next come Jefferson Davis Parish (1) and Lafayette Parish (1).
New York
New York holds 31 licensed records, the joint 42nd most recorded of 149 spiders listed there. Its observation records in New York run mostly April through September, peaking in July; most licensed records come from Tompkins County, New York County and Rockland County. Next come Greene County (2) and Kings County (2).
Top counties in the U.S.
| # | County | State | Records | Share of U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broward County | Florida | 24 | 3.7% |
| 2 | Travis County | Texas | 24 | 3.7% |
| 3 | Dallas County | Texas | 24 | 3.7% |
| 4 | Saint Tammany Parish | Louisiana | 19 | 2.9% |
| 5 | Harris County | Texas | 19 | 2.9% |
| 6 | Clarke County | Georgia | 14 | 2.2% |
| 7 | Tarrant County | Texas | 14 | 2.2% |
| 8 | Osage County | Oklahoma | 13 | 2.0% |
| 9 | Orange County | Florida | 11 | 1.7% |
| 10 | East Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | 8 | 1.2% |
| 11 | Rockwall County | Texas | 8 | 1.2% |
| 12 | Cleveland County | Oklahoma | 7 | 1.1% |
| 13 | Tulsa County | Oklahoma | 7 | 1.1% |
| 14 | Hidalgo County | Texas | 7 | 1.1% |
| 15 | Miami-Dade County | Florida | 6 | 0.9% |
How recent are the common Hentz jumping spider records?
Most of what is known about the common Hentz jumping spider is recent: 89% of dated U.S. records were made in 2017–2026, and half date from 2022 or later. The oldest dated record is from 1911; the busiest year was 2026, with 110 records.
| Decade | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1 | 0.2% |
| 1920s | 3 | 0.5% |
| 1930s | 4 | 0.6% |
| 1940s | 6 | 0.9% |
| 1950s | 6 | 0.9% |
| 1960s | 3 | 0.5% |
| 1970s | 2 | 0.3% |
| 1980s | 12 | 1.8% |
| 1990s | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2000s | 4 | 0.6% |
| 2010s | 124 | 18.6% |
| 2020s | 500 | 75.1% |
Species recorded in the same counties
Of the 77 counties where the common Hentz jumping spider is most recorded, 44 are also top counties for the familiar jumping spider, more than for any other spider. None of its closest neighbors is venomous.
| Species | Shared counties |
|---|---|
| Familiar jumping spider | 44 |
| Black-and-yellow argiope | 42 |
| Bold jumper | 42 |
| Spotted orbweaver | 41 |
| Peppered jumper | 37 |
| Flea jumping spider | 32 |
| Sylvan jumping spider | 32 |
| Arabesque orbweaver | 31 |
Related species in the U.S.
Other members of the family Salticidae with profiles here: Bold jumper, Familiar jumping spider, Zebra spider, Bronze jumper, Magnolia green jumper and Half-edged wall jumping spider.
GBIF records read 2026-09-29. Listed: any license. Counted: CC0/CC BY only. How we count.