Metacyrba taeniola

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Metacyrba taeniola: /ˌmɛtəˈsɪrbə tɛˈɪnɪəˌlə/

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Images

Metacyrba taeniola similis 8115040 by Jesse Rorabaugh. Used under a CC0 license.
Jumping Spider - Metacyrba taeniola, Woodbridge, Virginia - 01 by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
Metacyrba taeniola ssp taeniola Fort Worth TX 061721 by Sesamehoneytart. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Metacyrba taeniola similis 8115030 by Jesse Rorabaugh. Used under a CC0 license.
Jumping Spider - Metacyrba taeniola taeniola, Woodbridge, Virginia - 15665574225 by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
Metacyrba taeniola similis 8115040 by Jesse Rorabaugh. Used under a CC0 license.

Summary

Metacyrba taeniola is a species of spider in the family Salticidae (jumping spiders).

Physical Characteristics

Males grow to a length of 4.4–6.0 mm (0.17–0.24 in); females reach 5.0–7.2 mm (0.20–0.28 in).

Identification Tips

Differs from related species such as Metacyrba floridana and M. punctata by its greater overall size, and by the relative broadness of its carapace, which is around 70% of the length of the carapace.

Distribution

Eastern USA to midwestern USA, northwestern Mexico; western USA, northeastern Mexico for subspecies.

Similar Taxa

Tags

  • Metacyrba taeniola
  • jumping spider
  • Salticidae