Habronattus carolinensis
G.W.Peckham & E.G.Peckham, 1901
Habronattus carolinensis is a of in the Salticidae. It is found in the United States and possibly Canada. Like other members of the Habronattus, it is a small, ground-dwelling with vision and elaborate . The genus is known for having some of the most complex multimodal among terrestrial , combining visual signals with vibratory drumming.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Habronattus carolinensis: /hæbrəˈnætəs kærəˌlɪnˈɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
United States and Canada (North America).
Similar Taxa
- Habronattus cuspidatusBoth are small ground-dwelling in the same with similar body proportions and preferences. Males of H. cuspidatus have a conspicuous on the knee joint of the third leg used in , which may help distinguish them from H. carolinensis if similar structures are present.
- Other Habronattus speciesThe contains approximately 100 , most occurring in North America, with highest diversity in the southwestern United States. Many species share small size, ground-dwelling habits, and elaborate male , making species-level identification difficult without examination of .