Texas Paradise Jumping Spider

Description

Paradise jumping spiders are a large genus of spiders across the US, and arguably the most colorful. Like birds, the extra adornments are typically worn by the males. This one is a female. The males sport some additional red and blue coloration. The genus has about 100 species; males are typically elaborately colored, while females are camouflaged. Unlike most spiders, they can see reds, oranges and yellows, thanks to a red filter on the retina, and males flash their colors in an elaborate courtship dance.