Hakka
Berry & Prószyński, 2001
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1Hakka is a of jumping spiders ( Salticidae) established by Berry & Prószyński in 2001. The genus contains a single , Hakka himeshimensis, native to East Asia with introduced in the United States. These spiders inhabit rocky coastal environments and possess the characteristic visual acuity and saltatory locomotion typical of salticids.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hakka: /ˈhækə/
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Identification
Hakka can be distinguished from other salticid by genitalic and somatic characters established in the original description (Berry & Prószyński, 2001). The status means any specimen assignable to this genus is H. himeshimensis. Identification requires examination of and epigyne structures; external alone is insufficient for definitive genus-level assignment among salticids.
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Appearance
As salticids, Hakka spiders possess the -diagnostic features: enlarged that provide acute vision, compact , and robust legs adapted for jumping. Specific morphological details for the are limited in published literature.
Habitat
Rocky coastal ; introduced in the United States occupy similar substrates. The type locality and native range suggest association with intertidal or supralittoral rocky zones in East Asia.
Distribution
Native to East Asia; introduced and established in the United States. Specific native country records are sparse in available literature, but the epithet himeshimensis suggests Japanese origin.
Similar Taxa
- Other Salticidae generaHakka shares the characteristic jumping spider with all salticids; differentiation requires detailed examination of genitalic structures and somatic proportions as defined in Berry & Prószyński (2001).
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Taxonomic history
The Hakka was established relatively recently (2001) in a revision of Asian salticids by Berry & Prószyński. The unusual genus name has no etymological connection to the human ethnic group of the same name; spider genus names are often arbitrary or based on unrelated linguistic sources.