Marpissa robusta
(Banks, 1906)
Marpissa robusta is a of jumping spider in the Salticidae. It was first described by Nathan Banks in 1906, originally under the Hyctia. The species is found in the western United States. Like other members of the genus Marpissa, it possesses the characteristic large and jumping ability typical of salticid spiders.
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How to pronounce Marpissa robusta: //mɑːˈpɪsə roʊˈbʌstə//
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Distribution
Western United States. GBIF records indicate presence in North America with confirmed occurrence in the USA.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Hyctia robusta by Banks in 1906, later transferred to the Marpissa. The basionym Hyctia robusta reflects historical uncertainty in salticid generic classification.
Observation Data
iNaturalist records 73 observations of this , indicating it is documented but not frequently encountered by citizen scientists.