Pelegrina insignis

(Banks, 1892)

Pelegrina insignis is a of jumping spider in the Salticidae. The species is distributed across the United States and Canada, with records from Alberta and British Columbia in Canada. As a member of the Pelegrina, it belongs to a group of small to medium-sized jumping spiders characterized by their active hunting and visual acuity. The species was first described by Nathan Banks in 1892.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pelegrina insignis: //pɛlɛˈɡriːna ɪnˈsɪɡnɪs//

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Distribution

United States and Canada. Canadian records include Alberta and British Columbia.

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