Heliophanus kochii
Simon, 1868
Heliophanus kochii is a jumping spider described by Eugène Simon in 1868. It belongs to the Heliophanus, a group of small to medium-sized jumping spiders in the Salticidae. The species is part of a genus known for its hunting and well-developed vision. Distribution records indicate presence on several islands in the Azores archipelago.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Heliophanus kochii: /ˌhɛliˈɒfænəs ˈkɔːki.aɪ/
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Distribution
Recorded from the Azores archipelago, specifically on the islands of Faial, Flores, Pico, São Miguel, and Santa Maria.
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Taxonomic note
The epithet 'kochii' honors the German arachnologist Carl Ludwig Koch (1778–1857).
Observation frequency
The has been documented in 2,206 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is relatively well-recorded among naturalists.