Phidippus tyrannus
Edwards, 2004
Phidippus tyrannus is a of jumping spider in the Salticidae, first described by G.B. Edwards in 2004. It occurs in the United States and Mexico. As a member of the Phidippus, it belongs to a group of relatively large, visually oriented jumping spiders known for their distinctive coloration and active hunting . The specific epithet "tyrannus" suggests a reference to dominance or size, though the etymology has not been explicitly documented in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phidippus tyrannus: /ˈfɪdɪpəs tɪˈrænəs/
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Distribution
United States and Mexico. Specific states or regions within these countries have not been documented in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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