Habronattus tuberculatus

(Gertsch & Mulaik, 1936)

A of in the Habronattus, first described from Texas in 1936. Like other members of this genus, it is a small, ground-dwelling with vision and elaborate . The specific epithet 'tuberculatus' refers to tuberculate (bumpy or knobbed) features, likely on the body or legs.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Habronattus tuberculatus: /ˌhæbrəˈnætəs tjuːˌbɜːrkjʊˈleɪtəs/

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Distribution

Recorded from the United States, specifically Texas where it was originally described. Additional records may exist in southwestern North arid and semi-arid regions where Habronattus are most diverse.

Similar Taxa

  • Habronattus calcaratusShares and likely similar ground-dwelling habits; males of related Habronattus have modified third legs with or used in
  • Habronattus cuspidatusAnother with conspicuous leg modifications in males; both species exemplify the -wide pattern of elaborate multimodal courtship involving visual and vibratory signals

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