Neon ellamae

Gertsch & Ivie, 1955

Neon ellamae is a of in the Salticidae, described by Gertsch and Ivie in 1955. It belongs to the Neon, which comprises small jumping spiders found primarily in North America. The species is documented from the United States and Canada, with specific records from Manitoba. Like other salticids, it possesses excellent vision and active hunting characteristic of jumping spiders.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Neon ellamae: /ˈniːɒn ˌɛləˈmeɪ/

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Distribution

Documented from the United States and Canada. Specific locality records include Manitoba, Canada. Distribution within North America is poorly characterized beyond these initial records.

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Taxonomic Note

The Neon is part of the diverse Salticidae, one of the largest families of . -level in this genus requires careful examination of genitalic characters and other morphological features. The specific epithet 'ellamae' likely honors an individual, following common practice in arachnological of the mid-20th century.

Research Context

Specimens of Neon ellamae may be available through collections, including those participating in broader specimen networks. The represents part of the understudied North salticid fauna, where many species remain poorly known in terms of their biology and distribution.