Terralonus
Maddison, 1996
Species Guides
3- Terralonus californicus(Intertidal Jumping Spider)
- Terralonus fraternus
- Terralonus mylothrus
Terralonus is a of jumping spiders (Salticidae) to the United States, first described by Wayne Paul Maddison in 1996. The genus contains seven distributed across the country, with the type species being Terralonus mylothrus. As members of the jumping spider , species in this genus possess the characteristic large and salticid hunting . Research on Terralonus fraternus in Kansas has demonstrated that slope orientation affects reproductive success, suggesting microhabitat factors play a significant role in .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Terralonus: //ˌtɛrəˈloʊnəs//
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Distribution
to the United States. are distributed across multiple states, with confirmed records from Kansas (north central region, Terralonus fraternus) and California (Terralonus californicus). The has been documented in 945 iNaturalist observations, indicating broad but exclusively American distribution.
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Taxonomic History
Terralonus was established by Wayne Paul Maddison in 1996, with seven transferred from other based on phylogenetic and morphological analysis. The type species, Terralonus mylothrus, was originally described by Chamberlin in 1925.
Research Note
A study on Terralonus fraternus in north central Kansas found that slope orientation affects , with spiders on south-facing slopes showing different reproductive patterns than those on other aspects. This suggests thermoregulatory or microclimate sensitivity in this .