Neon avalonus
Gertsch & Ivie, 1955
Neon avalonus is a of jumping spider in the Salticidae, first described by Gertsch & Ivie in 1955. The species is known from the United States. As a member of the Neon, it possesses the characteristic salticid traits of excellent vision and jumping locomotion. Very little specific information has been published about this particular species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neon avalonus: //ˈniːɒn æˈvælənəs//
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Distribution
United States. GBIF records indicate presence in North America with confirmed occurrences in the USA.
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Taxonomic history
Described by Gertsch & Ivie in 1955. The Neon is a well-established salticid genus, though -level remains incompletely documented for many members.
Data availability
As of the knowledge cutoff, this has minimal published literature. iNaturalist records indicate 6 observations, suggesting it is rarely encountered or underreported.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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