Habronattus sugillatus
Griswold, 1987
Habronattus sugillatus is a of jumping spider in the Salticidae, described by Griswold in 1987. Like other members of its , it is a small, ground-dwelling spider with acute vision characteristic of salticids. The genus Habronattus is notable for having some of the most elaborate among terrestrial , involving complex multimodal signals combining visual and vibratory components. This species occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Habronattus sugillatus: //ˌhæbroʊˈnætəs suːˈdʒɪlətəs//
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Distribution
United States and Mexico. Records indicate presence in southwestern USA and Middle America.
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Genus characteristics
Members of Habronattus are small spiders, typically 3-10 mm in body length. Males frequently exhibit coloration and possess modified third legs used in visual . The is distinguished from related salticids by a combination of genitalic and somatic characters, including the structure of the male and the presence of specific leg modifications.
Courtship complexity
Habronattus jumping spiders have been documented to have among the most elaborate courtship of any terrestrial . Males perform complex multimodal displays involving simultaneous visual signals (leg movements, color displays) and vibratory signals (substrate-borne drumming and tapping). These vibratory signals have been described as compositionally complex, with multiple distinct elements synchronized with visual components.