Colonus sylvanus
(Hentz, 1846)
Sylvan Jumping Spider
Colonus sylvanus is a of jumping spider in the Salticidae, found from the United States through Central America to Panama. As a member of Salticidae, it possesses the characteristic large and jumping locomotion typical of the family. The species is relatively well-documented with over 10,000 observations on iNaturalist, suggesting it is common and conspicuous within its range. It was originally described as Attus sylvanus by Hentz in 1846 before being transferred to the Colonus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Colonus sylvanus: //kəˈloʊnəs sɪlˈveɪnəs//
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Distribution
Found from the United States southward through Central America to Panama. GBIF records confirm presence in North America and Middle America. Specific US states or preferences within this broad range are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Attus sylvanus by Nicholas Marcellus Hentz in 1846, the was later transferred to the Colonus. Hentz was a pioneering American arachnologist whose work in the mid-19th century laid foundations for North American spider .
Observation Frequency
With 10,288 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the data source date, this appears to be frequently encountered and photographed by naturalists within its range, likely due to its activity and the conspicuous nature of jumping spiders.