Poultonella alboimmaculata
(G. W. Peckham & E. G. Peckham, 1883)
Poultonella alboimmaculata is a of jumping spider in the Salticidae, first described by Peckham & Peckham in 1883. It is to the United States. As a jumping spider, it possesses the characteristic salticid arrangement and active hunting . The specific epithet 'alboimmaculata' suggests a white or unmarked appearance, though detailed coloration descriptions are limited in available sources. The Poultonella is small and poorly documented, with few species.
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How to pronounce Poultonella alboimmaculata: //ˌpaʊltoʊˈnɛlə ˌælbɔɪˌmækjʊˈleɪtə//
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Distribution
United States (). GBIF records confirm presence in North America with specific occurrence data from the USA. No precise state-level distribution is documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Attus albo-immaculatus by George and Elizabeth Peckham in 1883, later transferred to the Poultonella. The genus name honors Edward Bagnall Poulton, a British entomologist known for his work on mimicry.
Data Deficiency
Despite being accepted as valid, this has minimal published biological data. iNaturalist records (84 observations as of source date) suggest it is encountered infrequently or is underreported relative to more common salticid .