Metacyrba floridana
Gertsch, 1934
Metacyrba floridana is a of jumping spider in the Salticidae. The species was described by Gertsch in 1934. It is native to the southeastern and south-central United States. As a member of the Salticidae, it possesses the characteristic that provide acute vision used for hunting and navigation.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Metacyrba floridana: //ˌmɛtəˈsɪrbə flɒrɪˈdeɪnə//
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Distribution
United States. Documented occurrences include Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
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Taxonomic Placement
Metacyrba is a within the Salticidae, the jumping spiders. The genus is part of the diverse of salticids found in the Nearctic region. The specific epithet 'floridana' refers to the state of Florida, where the was likely first described or where were collected.
Research Status
Detailed biological and ecological information for Metacyrba floridana appears limited in published literature. The is recognized in major taxonomic databases including GBIF, Catalogue of Life, and iNaturalist, with 378 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Rediscovery of Cicindela scabrosa floridana | Beetles In The Bush
- Photographing the Newly Rediscovered Cicindelidia floridana | Beetles In The Bush
- The (almost) Florida-endemic Cicindelidia scabrosa | Beetles In The Bush
- Mini-review of the Cicindelidia abdominalis species-group | Beetles In The Bush
- Why I Roamed the Marsh at Night | Beetles In The Bush
- ID Challenge #10 | Beetles In The Bush