Habronattus borealis

(Banks, 1895)

Boreal Paradise Spider

Habronattus borealis is a of in the Salticidae, to North America. It was first described by Nathan Banks in 1895, with earlier observations by J. H. Emerton in 1901 from salt marsh in Massachusetts. The species is part of the diverse Habronattus , known for sexually males with elaborate . It inhabits ground-level environments and has been documented across Canada and the United States.

Habronattus borealis by (c) Thilina Hettiarachchi, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Thilina Hettiarachchi. Used under a CC-BY license.Adult female Habronattus borealis dorsal by Salticidude. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.Adult male Habronattus borealis by Salticidude. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Habronattus borealis: /hæbroʊˈnætəs bɔːˈriælɪs/

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Identification

Males are and black; females are brown. males have a red . As with other Habronattus , males likely possess enlarged and modified legs used in visual , though specific diagnostic features for H. borealis require direct comparison with .

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Habitat

Ground-dwelling in salt marshes and other open . Historical collections indicate preference for low vegetation and bare ground substrates typical of marsh environments.

Distribution

Canada and the United States. Specific records include Manitoba and Ontario in Canada.

Similar Taxa

  • Habronattus coecatusInitially confused with H. borealis by Emerton and Peckham upon discovery; distinguished by subtle morphological differences in coloration and pattern.

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