Habronattus alachua

Griswold, 1987

Habronattus alachua is a small jumping spider in the Salticidae, described by Griswold in 1987. It belongs to a large of ground-dwelling spiders known for elaborate male involving visual and vibratory signals. The is found in the United States, with the specific epithet referencing Alachua County, Florida.

Edwards Habronattus brunneus 02 by Photographed by G. B. Edwards. Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.

Edwards Habronattus brunneus 01 by Photographed by G. B. Edwards. Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Habronattus alachua: /hæbrəˈnætəs əˈlækjuə/

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Distribution

United States; specifically recorded from Florida (type locality in Alachua County) based on the epithet and GBIF records.

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Genus Characteristics

Members of Habronattus are small, ground-dwelling jumping spiders. Males of the are frequently adorned with colors and possess modified third legs used in . The genus exhibits complex multimodal courtship involving both visual signals (leg movements, color displays) and acoustic/vibratory signals (drumming, tapping). Approximately 100 occur in North America with highest diversity in the southwestern United States.

Etymology

The specific epithet 'alachua' derives from Alachua County, Florida, indicating the type locality where the was first described.