Pellenattus peninsularis
(Emerton, 1925)
Pellenattus peninsularis is a small jumping spider in the Salticidae, first described by Emerton in 1925. The exhibits notable in abdominal patterning and shows geographic color variation, with western appearing lighter than those elsewhere in its range. It has been recorded across Canada and the United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pellenattus peninsularis: /ˌpɛləˈnætəs ˌpɛnɪnˈsʊlærɪs/
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Identification
Distinguished from by the combination of small size, dark to light tan coloration, and sexually dimorphic abdominal patterns: females show light chevrons, males show a central longitudinal line. Western with lighter coloration (rust, tan) may require careful comparison with other Pellenattus . Previously confused with Pellenes wrighti and Pellenes peninsulanus, now synonymized.
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Distribution
Canada and the United States of America. Specific provinces and states not documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Pellenes wrightiDeclared synonym by Maddison in 2017; previously considered distinct
- Pellenes peninsulanusLapsed synonym (Roewer, 1954); taxonomic history indicates prior confusion with this
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Taxonomic History
The has undergone significant taxonomic revision. Maddison (2017) synonymized Pellenes wrighti Lowrie & Gertsch, 1955 with Pellenattus peninsularis. An earlier synonym, Pellenes peninsulanus Roewer, 1954, is considered lapsed. These changes reflect ongoing refinement of jumping spider , particularly within the Pelleninae group.