Habronattus signatus

(Banks, 1900)

Habronattus signatus is a of jumping spider in the Salticidae. It is found in the United States and Mexico. As a member of the Habronattus, it belongs to a diverse group of small, ground-dwelling jumping spiders known for elaborate . The genus is particularly diverse in the southwestern United States.

Habronattus signatus (Banks, 1900) (SDSU HA1310) by wikipedia. Used under a CC0 license.

Habronattus signatus (Banks, 1900) (SDSU HA1307) by wikipedia. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Habronattus signatus: /ˌhæbrəˈnætəs sɪgˈneɪtəs/

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Habitat

Members of the Habronattus are typically found on the ground in areas of scattered vegetation, where they prowl on stones or amid leaf litter.

Distribution

United States and Mexico. Records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.

Behavior

Male Habronattus spiders are known for complex multimodal combining visual signals with acoustic vibrations. Males use modified legs for visual recognition by females and produce vibratory signals described as orchestrated compositions synchronized with visual displays.

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Genus characteristics

Habronattus is a large of approximately 100 , most occurring in North America with the rest in the neotropics. Maximum diversity occurs in the southwestern United States, though species range above the Arctic Circle and east to coastal Canada, as well as in Florida.