Pelegrina exigua
(Banks, 1892)
Pelegrina exigua is a of jumping spider in the Salticidae, first described by Nathan Banks in 1892. It is native to the United States. As a member of the Salticidae, it possesses the characteristic large that provide acute vision for hunting and navigation. The Pelegrina includes numerous small to medium-sized jumping spiders distributed primarily in North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pelegrina exigua: /pɛlɛˈɡriːnə ɛˈksɪɡwə/
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Distribution
United States; North America
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Taxonomic History
First described by Nathan Banks in 1892, placing it among the early described of North American jumping spiders.
Observation Data
iNaturalist records 264 observations of this , indicating it is documented with moderate frequency by citizen scientists.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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