Colonus hesperus

(Richman & Vetter, 2004)

Colonus hesperus is a of jumping spider in the Salticidae. It occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico. The species is active year-round with peak abundance in May.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Colonus hesperus: //kəˈloʊ.nəs ˈhɛs.pɪr.əs//

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Distribution

Southwestern United States (California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas) and Mexico.

Seasonality

Active throughout the year, with peak abundance observed in May.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Thiodina hespera by Richman & Vetter in 2004, later transferred to the Colonus.

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