Habronattus festus
(G.W. Peckham & E.G. Peckham, 1901)
jumping spider
Habronattus festus is a of jumping spider in the Salticidae. It is found in the western United States. Like other members of the Habronattus, it is a small, ground-dwelling spider with acute vision used for hunting and courtship. The genus is known for elaborate multimodal involving both visual signals and vibratory drumming.



Pronunciation
How to pronounce Habronattus festus: /hæbroʊˈnætəs ˈfɛstəs/
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Distribution
Western United States.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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