Pelegrina kastoni
Maddison, 1996
Pelegrina kastoni is a of jumping spider in the Salticidae, described by Wayne Maddison in 1996. The Pelegrina comprises small to medium-sized jumping spiders distributed primarily in the Americas. This species occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Like other salticids, it possesses excellent vision and active hunting .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pelegrina kastoni: //ˌpeɪlɪˈɡriːnə ˈkæstəni//
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Distribution
Southwestern United States and Mexico. Records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.
Similar Taxa
- Pelegrina galatheaCo-occurs in overlapping range; both share similar size and general body plan, requiring careful examination of genitalia or color pattern details for definitive identification.
- Other Pelegrina speciesMembers of this are morphologically similar and often distinguished by subtle differences in male palpal bulbs and female epigynal structures.