Magnolia green jumper (Lyssomanes viridis)
The magnolia green jumper is a spider in the family Salticidae that is not dangerous to people. GBIF holds 2,184 licensed U.S. records of it; it reaches our listing threshold in 15 states, most of all Virginia (434), Georgia (383) and Florida (341). Its observation records peak in May.
Lyssomanes viridis, commonly known as the magnolia green jumper, is a species of jumping spider of the genus Lyssomanes, for which it is the type species. The species' native range extends through much of the United States.
From Wikipedia: Lyssomanes viridis, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is the magnolia green jumper poisonous or venomous?
Not in any medically significant way. Like almost all spiders the magnolia green jumper (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 magnolia green jumper?
Records are spread over 15 states; the top three, Virginia, Georgia and Florida, hold 53% of them. It is the most recorded spider of all in Alabama.
| # | State | Records | Share of state spiders | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | 434 | 3.8% | 4th of 176 |
| 2 | Georgia | 383 | 5.7% | 2nd of 186 |
| 3 | Florida | 341 | 2.7% | 8th of 237 |
| 4 | Alabama | 314 | 8.7% | 1st of 143 |
| 5 | North Carolina | 184 | 2.2% | 9th of 184 |
| 6 | Louisiana | 124 | 3.1% | 8th of 107 |
| 7 | Maryland | 95 | 1.7% | 14th of 153 |
| 8 | South Carolina | 85 | 3.6% | 6th of 121 |
| 9 | Delaware | 58 | 2.8% | 8th of 71 |
| 10 | Texas | 58 | 0.2% | 94th of 386 |
| 11 | Mississippi | 41 | 2.9% | 7th of 117 |
| 12 | Tennessee | 40 | 1.1% | 23rd of 138 |
| 13 | New Jersey | 25 | 1.1% | 25th of 127 |
| 14 | Arkansas | 1 | 0.1% | 94th of 114 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | 0 | — | — |
When is the magnolia green jumper seen?
Across the U.S., observation records of the magnolia green jumper run through most of the year, peaking in May with 17% of them. Winter (December to February) holds 14% of them.
Season by state
Observation records run through most of the year in Florida, Tennessee and Texas. Among states whose main season falls within one calendar year, it starts earliest in February (Georgia) and latest in April (Virginia). The most common peak month is May, shared by Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina and Tennessee.
| State | Main season | Peak month | Observation records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | April through December | October | 434 |
| Georgia | February through October | May | 383 |
| Alabama | October through June | May | 314 |
| Florida | most of the year | April | 307 |
| North Carolina | March through November | May | 184 |
| Louisiana | October through May | April | 123 |
| Maryland | March through October | June | 95 |
| South Carolina | November through July | November | 85 |
| Delaware | March through November | March | 58 |
| Texas | most of the year | April | 57 |
| Mississippi | March through September | May | 40 |
| Tennessee | most of the year | May | 40 |
Where the magnolia green jumper is recorded in each state
Virginia
Virginia holds 434 licensed records, the 4th most recorded of 176 spiders listed there. Its observation records in Virginia run mostly April through December, peaking in October; most licensed records come from Fairfax County, Arlington County and Prince William County. Next come Fairfax City County (10) and Chesterfield County (9).
Georgia
Georgia holds 383 licensed records, the 2nd most recorded of 186 spiders listed there. Its observation records in Georgia run mostly February through October, peaking in May; most licensed records come from Cobb County, Clarke County and Bartow County. Next come DeKalb County (33) and Gwinnett County (30).
Florida
Florida holds 341 licensed records, the 8th most recorded of 237 spiders listed there. Its observation records in Florida run through most of the year, peaking in April; most licensed records come from Broward County, Alachua County and Miami-Dade County. Next come Orange County (16) and Sarasota County (15).
Alabama
Alabama holds 314 licensed records, the most recorded of 143 spiders listed there. Its observation records in Alabama run mostly October through June, peaking in May; most licensed records come from Mobile County, Blount County and Jefferson County. Next come Tuscaloosa County (19) and Cullman County (7).
North Carolina
North Carolina holds 184 licensed records, the 9th most recorded of 184 spiders listed there. Its observation records in North Carolina run mostly March through November, peaking in May; most licensed records come from Orange County, Wake County and Mecklenburg County. Next come Durham County (11) and Buncombe County (9).
Louisiana
Louisiana holds 124 licensed records, the 8th most recorded of 107 spiders listed there. Its observation records in Louisiana run mostly October through May, peaking in April; most licensed records come from Saint Tammany Parish, East Baton Rouge Parish and Lincoln Parish. Next come Calcasieu Parish (3) and Lafayette Parish (3).
Maryland
Maryland holds 95 licensed records, the 14th most recorded of 153 spiders listed there. Its observation records in Maryland run mostly March through October, peaking in June; most licensed records come from Prince George's County, Montgomery County and Worcester County. Next come Caroline County (6) and Wicomico County (5).
South Carolina
South Carolina holds 85 licensed records, the 6th most recorded of 121 spiders listed there. Its observation records in South Carolina run mostly November through July, peaking in November; most licensed records come from Spartanburg County, Richland County and Greenville County. Next come Charleston County (9) and Pickens County (6).
Delaware
Delaware holds 58 licensed records, the joint 8th most recorded of 71 spiders listed there. Its observation records in Delaware run mostly March through November, peaking in March; most licensed records come from Sussex County, Kent County and New Castle County.
Texas
Texas holds 58 licensed records, the joint 94th most recorded of 386 spiders listed there. Its observation records in Texas run through most of the year, peaking in April; most licensed records come from Harris County, Jasper County and Montgomery County. Next come Hardin County (4) and Smith County (4).
Mississippi
Mississippi holds 41 licensed records, the 7th most recorded of 117 spiders listed there. Its observation records in Mississippi run mostly March through September, peaking in May; most licensed records come from Jackson County, Rankin County and Panola County. Next come Simpson County (3) and Harrison County (2).
Tennessee
Tennessee holds 40 licensed records, the 23rd most recorded of 138 spiders listed there. Its observation records in Tennessee run through most of the year, peaking in May; most licensed records come from Knox County, Bradley County and Davidson County. Next come Blount County (4) and Sevier County (2).
Top counties in the U.S.
| # | County | State | Records | Share of U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairfax County | Virginia | 272 | 12.5% |
| 2 | Mobile County | Alabama | 183 | 8.4% |
| 3 | Broward County | Florida | 89 | 4.1% |
| 4 | Cobb County | Georgia | 67 | 3.1% |
| 5 | Clarke County | Georgia | 62 | 2.8% |
| 6 | Orange County | North Carolina | 61 | 2.8% |
| 7 | Alachua County | Florida | 55 | 2.5% |
| 8 | Saint Tammany Parish | Louisiana | 55 | 2.5% |
| 9 | Bartow County | Georgia | 53 | 2.4% |
| 10 | Sussex County | Delaware | 51 | 2.3% |
| 11 | Blount County | Alabama | 47 | 2.2% |
| 12 | Arlington County | Virginia | 47 | 2.2% |
| 13 | East Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | 39 | 1.8% |
| 14 | DeKalb County | Georgia | 33 | 1.5% |
| 15 | Gwinnett County | Georgia | 30 | 1.4% |
How recent are the magnolia green jumper records?
Most of what is known about the magnolia green jumper is recent: 97% of dated U.S. records were made in 2017–2026, and half date from 2024 or later. The oldest dated record is from 1984; the busiest year was 2026, with 427 records.
| Decade | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2 | 0.1% |
| 1990s | 1 | 0.0% |
| 2000s | 2 | 0.1% |
| 2010s | 271 | 11.7% |
| 2020s | 2,046 | 88.1% |
Species recorded in the same counties
Of the 157 counties where the magnolia green jumper is most recorded, 101 are also top counties for the black-and-yellow argiope, more than for any other spider. None of its closest neighbors is venomous.
| Species | Shared counties |
|---|---|
| Black-and-yellow argiope | 101 |
| Spotted orbweaver | 93 |
| Familiar jumping spider | 91 |
| Arrowhead orbweaver | 86 |
| Nursery web spider | 79 |
| Sylvan jumping spider | 79 |
| Spiny-backed orbweaver | 78 |
| Rabid wolf spider | 77 |
Related species in the U.S.
Other members of the family Salticidae with profiles here: Bold jumper, Familiar jumping spider, Zebra spider, Bronze jumper, Half-edged wall jumping spider and Twin-flagged jumping spider.
GBIF records read 2026-09-29. Listed: any license. Counted: CC0/CC BY only. How we count.