Terralonus mylothrus
(Chamberlin, 1925)
Terralonus mylothrus is a of jumping spider in the Salticidae, first described by Chamberlin in 1925. It belongs to the Terralonus, which comprises small to medium-sized jumping spiders found in North America. The species is known from a limited number of observations and collections, primarily in the United States. As with other salticids, it possesses excellent vision and active hunting .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Terralonus mylothrus: /tɛr.rəˈloʊ.nəs mɪˈlɒθ.rəs/
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Distribution
United States; North America. Distribution records indicate presence in the USA, though specific states or regions are not well documented in available sources.
Behavior
As a member of Salticidae, has been observed to exhibit active hunting characteristic of jumping spiders, relying on vision and jumping ability rather than web-building to capture prey.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described by Chamberlin in 1925. The Terralonus was established to accommodate certain small salticid spiders previously placed in other genera.
Observation data
iNaturalist records indicate approximately 20 observations, suggesting the is infrequently encountered or underreported.