Metaphidippus manni

(G. W. Peckham & E. G. Peckham, 1901)

Metaphidippus manni is a of in the Salticidae, originally described by G. W. Peckham and E. G. Peckham in 1901. The species is found in North America, primarily in the United States. As a member of the jumping spider family, it possesses the characteristic large and saltatory hunting typical of Salticidae.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Metaphidippus manni: //ˌmɛtəˈfɪdɪpəs ˈmæn.i//

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Distribution

North America; United States

Similar Taxa

  • SassacusBoth were formerly classified together; Richman (2008) revised the genus Sassacus to include one group from Metaphidippus, making them closely related and potentially confusing for identification
  • GhelnaFormerly classified under Metaphidippus; Ghelna such as G. canadensis were previously known as Metaphidippus canadensis, creating historical taxonomic confusion

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