Hirsute paradise spider (Habronattus hirsutus)
The hirsute paradise spider is a spider in the family Salticidae that is not dangerous to people. GBIF holds 313 licensed U.S. records of it; it reaches our listing threshold in 10 states, most of all California (213), Arizona (39) and Nevada (21). Its observation records peak in March.
Is the hirsute paradise spider poisonous or venomous?
Not in any medically significant way. Like almost all spiders the hirsute paradise 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 hirsute paradise spider?
The hirsute paradise spider's U.S. record is concentrated: California alone holds 68% of licensed records. It is listed in 10 states in all; the next are Arizona (39), Nevada (21) and Oregon (10).
| # | State | Records | Share of state spiders | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 213 | 0.4% | 39th of 309 |
| 2 | Arizona | 39 | 0.8% | 12th of 162 |
| 3 | Nevada | 21 | 3.9% | 5th of 47 |
| 4 | Oregon | 10 | 0.4% | 40th of 88 |
| 5 | New Mexico | 7 | 0.3% | 65th of 247 |
| 6 | Utah | 6 | 0.2% | 38th of 97 |
| 7 | Washington | 6 | 0.2% | 69th of 157 |
| 8 | Colorado | 2 | 0.0% | 117th of 378 |
| 9 | Idaho | 1 | 0.2% | 35th of 56 |
| 10 | Texas | 1 | 0.0% | 316th of 386 |
When is the hirsute paradise spider seen?
Across the U.S., observation records of the hirsute paradise spider run mostly February through September, peaking in March with 33% of them. Winter (December to February) holds 7% of them.
Where the hirsute paradise spider is recorded in each state
California
California holds 213 licensed records, the 39th most recorded of 309 spiders listed there. Its observation records in California run mostly February through August, peaking in March; most licensed records come from Sacramento County, San Diego County and Riverside County. Next come Merced County (12) and Mariposa County (11).
Arizona
Arizona holds 39 licensed records, the 12th most recorded of 162 spiders listed there. Most of its licensed records in Arizona come from Pima County, Maricopa County and Yavapai County. Next come Pinal County (1) and Yuma County (1).
Top counties in the U.S.
| # | County | State | Records | Share of U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento County | California | 107 | 34.2% |
| 2 | Pima County | Arizona | 19 | 6.1% |
| 3 | San Diego County | California | 17 | 5.4% |
| 4 | Maricopa County | Arizona | 16 | 5.1% |
| 5 | Riverside County | California | 13 | 4.2% |
| 6 | Merced County | California | 12 | 3.8% |
| 7 | Mariposa County | California | 11 | 3.5% |
| 8 | Inyo County | California | 9 | 2.9% |
| 9 | Fresno County | California | 7 | 2.2% |
| 10 | San Bernardino County | California | 5 | 1.6% |
| 11 | Imperial County | California | 4 | 1.3% |
| 12 | Mono County | California | 3 | 1.0% |
| 13 | Yavapai County | Arizona | 2 | 0.6% |
| 14 | Los Angeles County | California | 2 | 0.6% |
| 15 | San Benito County | California | 2 | 0.6% |
How recent are the hirsute paradise spider records?
Most of what is known about the hirsute paradise spider is recent: 80% of dated U.S. records were made in 2017–2026, and half date from 2024 or later. The oldest dated record is from 1919; the busiest year was 2024, with 113 records.
| Decade | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1 | 0.3% |
| 1940s | 2 | 0.6% |
| 1950s | 2 | 0.6% |
| 1960s | 2 | 0.6% |
| 1970s | 1 | 0.3% |
| 1980s | 13 | 4.2% |
| 1990s | 1 | 0.3% |
| 2000s | 4 | 1.3% |
| 2010s | 65 | 20.8% |
| 2020s | 222 | 70.9% |
Species recorded in the same counties
Of the 20 counties where the hirsute paradise spider is most recorded, 13 are also top counties for both the shoreline wolf spider and the western black widow; no other spider shares more. Venomous species among its neighbors: the western black widow.
| Species | Shared counties |
|---|---|
| Shoreline wolf spider | 13 |
| Western black widow venomous | 13 |
| Western spotted orbweaver | 11 |
| Allocosa subparva | 10 |
| Giant crab spider | 10 |
| Green lynx spider | 10 |
| Koch's wolf spider | 9 |
| Bay Area blonde | 8 |
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.