Habronattus notialis

Griswold, 1987

eyebrowed jumper

Habronattus notialis is a of jumping spider in the Salticidae, first described by Griswold in 1987. It is commonly known as the eyebrowed jumper. The species belongs to a large of small, visually-oriented spiders known for elaborate . It is found in the United States, with observations documented through iNaturalist and other biodiversity platforms.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Habronattus notialis: /hæbrəˈnætəs noʊˈtiːælɪs/

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Distribution

United States. Distribution records from GBIF indicate presence in North America, specifically the USA.

Similar Taxa

Habronattus cuspidatusBoth are small ground-dwelling jumping spiders in the Habronattus with similar preferences in the southwestern United States. Males of H. cuspidatus possess a conspicuous spur on the third leg knee joint used in .
Habronattus calcaratusClosely related with similar courtship involving modified third legs and multimodal signaling combining visual and vibratory displays.
Euophrys monadnockSimilar small size and ground-dwelling habit; males of both display bright coloration during courtship. However, E. monadnock males have distinctive orange on legs III and IV and black front legs with dense hair brushes, differing from typical Habronattus color patterns.

More Details

Taxonomic note

The Habronattus contains approximately 100 , with the greatest diversity in the southwestern United States. Members of this genus are noted for having among the most elaborate of any terrestrial , combining complex visual signals with synchronized vibratory (acoustic) communication.

Observation data

As of the source data, iNaturalist records 71 observations of this , indicating it is documented but not extensively reported in citizen science databases.