Habrocestoides Explained

Habrocestoides is a genus of the spider family Salticidae (jumping spiders). Most species are endemic to India, with H. phulchokiensis found only in Nepal.

Name

The genus name is an alteration of the salticid genus name Habrocestum with the meaning "having the likeness of Habrocestum".

Species

As of May 2017, the World Spider Catalog lists the following species in the genus:^[1]

• Habrocestoides bengalensis Prószyński, 1992 – India
• Habrocestoides darjeelingus Logunov, 1999 – India
• Habrocestoides indicus Prószyński, 1992 – India
• Habrocestoides micans Logunov, 1999 – India
• Habrocestoides nitidus Logunov, 1999 – India
• Habrocestoides phulchokiensis Logunov, 1999 – Nepal

Notes and References

1. Web site: World Spider Catalog. 2017. Gen. Habrocestoides Prószyński, 1992. World Spider Catalog. Natural History Museum. Bern. 18.0. 30 May 2017.