Habronattus agilis
(Banks, 1893)
Habronattus agilis is a of jumping spider in the Salticidae, first described by Banks in 1893. The species belongs to a known for elaborate male and ground-dwelling habits. It is found in the United States, with records spanning multiple states. Like other jumping spiders, it possesses acute vision and hunts actively rather than building webs to capture prey.

Pronunciation
How to pronounce Habronattus agilis: /ˌhæbroʊˈnætəs ˈædʒɪlɪs/
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Distribution
United States; North America. Specific state-level distribution records are limited in available sources.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Habrocestum agilis by Banks in 1893, later transferred to the Habronattus. The genus Habronattus is a diverse group of jumping spiders, particularly -rich in western North America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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