Synageles bishopi
Cutler, 1988
Synageles bishopi is a of ant-mimicking jumping spider in the Salticidae. It is native to the continental United States. Like other members of its , it exhibits of ants, holding its second pair of legs aloft to simulate . The species was described by Cutler in 1988.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Synageles bishopi: /sɪˈnædʒəliːz ˈbɪʃoʊpaɪ/
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Identification
Distinguished from the related Peckhamia by a that is more convex in the cephalic area and sharply declivous (downward sloping) behind the third row of . The -mimicking posture—holding the second pair of legs raised to simulate —is characteristic of this genus.
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Distribution
Continental United States.
Behavior
Has been observed to exhibit rapid, halting locomotion similar to that of ants, contributing to its effective mimicry. When disturbed, individuals display urgent, continuous running .
Similar Taxa
- PeckhamiaAlso ant-mimicking jumping spiders with similar overall appearance and ; distinguished by shape—Synageles has a more convex cephalic area and sharply declivous margin behind the third row of , whereas Peckhamia differs in these characters.