Habronattus americanus explained

Habronattus americanus is a species of jumping spiders from the family Salticidae.

Description

The female spider is brown and gray, with a small color range.[1] The male spider is black colored from top, and the male's pedipalp is red, along with parts of the legs.[2] The red color is used to attract female mates with courtship displays.[3]

Habitat

This species lives in western North America, ranging from British Columbia, Canada, in the north to California, United States, in the south. It ranges from the coast into Alberta and Montana.[4] It may reach further, but current knowledge is based only on reported sightings.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Habronattus americanus.
  2. http://tolweb.org/tree?group=Habronattus_americanus&contgroup=Habronattus_americanus_group Description
  3. Web site: Behavioural observations in nature reveal mating strategies of jumping spiders – Entomological Society of Canada.
  4. Web site: Species Habronattus americanus.