Pelegrina tillandsiae

(Kaston, 1973)

Pelegrina tillandsiae is a jumping spider ( Salticidae) described by Kaston in 1973. The is known from the United States, with 48 observations documented on iNaturalist. As a member of the Pelegrina, it shares the characteristic jumping locomotion and acute vision typical of salticids.

Pelegrina tillandsiae - male by Giff Beaton. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.Pelegrina tillandsiae - female by Giff Beaton. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pelegrina tillandsiae: //ˌpɛl.əˈɡraɪ.nə tɪˈlænd.si.aɪ//

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United States

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Etymology

The specific epithet 'tillandsiae' likely references Tillandsia, a of epiphytic bromeliads, possibly indicating an association with these plants in its original .

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