Paraphidippus
F. O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1901
Species Guides
3- Paraphidippus aurantius(emerald jumping spider)
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Paraphidippus is a of jumping spiders (Salticidae) established in 1901, closely related to the well-known genus Phidippus. The genus name derives from Greek 'para' (alongside) combined with 'Phidippus'. It contains fourteen distributed across the southern United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Greater Antilles. Species in this genus are generally robust, often brightly colored jumping spiders.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paraphidippus: //ˌpærəˈfɪdɪpəs//
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Identification
Distinguished from the similar Phidippus by genitalic characters and subtle morphological differences; identification to level often requires examination of male or female . Some species exhibit metallic green or blue iridescence. The genus is considered challenging to distinguish from Phidippus without microscopic examination.
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Distribution
Southern United States (Arizona, Texas, and adjacent states), Mexico, Central America (Guatemala, Honduras, Rica, Panama), and the Greater Antilles.
Similar Taxa
- PhidippusClosely related with similar robust body form and jumping ; distinguished by genitalic and arrangement details
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Etymology
The name combines the Ancient Greek 'para' (παρά), meaning 'alongside', with Phidippus, indicating its close relationship to that genus.
Taxonomic History
First described by Frederick Octavius Pickard-Cambridge in 1901, with Paraphidippus laniipes designated as the type .