Paraphidippus fartilis
(G.W. Peckham & E.G. Peckham, 1888)
Paraphidippus fartilis is a of jumping spider in the Salticidae. It is native to the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central America. The species was originally described by Peckham & Peckham in 1888 under the name Philaeus fartilis. Like other jumping spiders, it possesses excellent vision and active hunting .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paraphidippus fartilis: /ˌpærəˈfɪdɪpəs ˈfɑːrtɪlɪs/
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Identification
Distinguished from the closely related Phidippus by more subtle morphological features; specific diagnostic characters for P. fartilis versus require examination of genitalia and detailed body proportions. The genus Paraphidippus generally contains with less pronounced iridescent compared to many Phidippus species.
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Distribution
Ranges from Texas through Baja California Sur and southern Mexico to Panama. Distribution records confirm presence in El Salvador and Rica.
Similar Taxa
- PhidippusClosely related of jumping spiders; Paraphidippus are often confused with Phidippus due to similar body plans and coloration patterns
- Paraphidippus aurantiusCongeneric with overlapping distribution; requires detailed morphological examination to distinguish
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Philaeus fartilis by George and Elizabeth Peckham in 1888, later transferred to Paraphidippus