What's this spider? Good or bad? Thanks.

[openoffice]

This spider was wandering on runner bean leaves.

 

[Chuck]

This spider was wandering on runner bean leaves.

That is one of the most beneficial bugs in the garden. He is a Jumping Spider and he eats all kinds of insects

 

[openoffice]

That is one of the most beneficial bugs in the garden. He is a Jumping Spider and he eats all kinds of insects

That's awesome! Thanks a lot Chuck! yes, it's Red-backed jumping spider

 

[Marck]

Johnson's Jumping Spider (Phidippus johnsoni), also known as the Red-backed Jumping Spider, is a Jumping Spider (Salticidae) native to western and central North America, from southwestern Canada to northern Mexico. The individual shown in the OP is a juvenile instar female, as evidenced by the white spots and black central patch on its abdomen.

 

[openoffice]

Johnson's Jumping Spider (Phidippus johnsoni), also known as the Red-backed Jumping Spider, is a Jumping Spider (Salticidae) native to western and central North America, from southwestern Canada to northern Mexico. The individual shown in the OP is a juvenile instar female, as evidenced by the white spots and black central patch on its abdomen.

Thanks for the info!