Metacyrba taeniola
(Hentz, 1846)
Ribbon Jumping Spider
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2Metacyrba taeniola is a of jumping spider ( Salticidae) commonly known as the Ribbon Jumping Spider. The species exhibits in body size, with females being larger than males. It is distinguished from by its relatively broad and larger overall body size. Two are recognized, with differing geographic distributions in North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Metacyrba taeniola: /ˌmɛtəˈsɪrbə tɛˈɪnɪəˌlə/
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Identification
Distinguished from Metacyrba floridana and M. punctata by greater overall body size and relatively broad (approximately 70% of carapace length versus narrower proportions in related ). identification requires geographic provenance: M. t. taeniola in eastern and midwestern USA; M. t. similis in western USA.
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Appearance
Medium-sized jumping spider with sexually dimorphic size. Males measure 4.4–6.0 mm; females 5.0–7.2 mm. broad, approximately 70% of its length. Body proportions distinguish it from smaller .
Distribution
North America: USA and Mexico. Two with distinct ranges: Metacyrba taeniola taeniola occurs from eastern USA through midwestern USA to northwestern Mexico; M. t. similis occurs in western USA and northeastern Mexico.
Similar Taxa
- Metacyrba floridanaSmaller body size and narrower relative to length
- Metacyrba punctataSmaller body size and narrower relative to length
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Subspecies
Two recognized: M. t. taeniola (Hentz, 1846) and M. t. similis Banks, 1904, separated primarily by geographic distribution rather than morphological characters.