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Habronattus calcaratus calcaratus
Habronattus calcaratus calcaratus is a subspecies of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It belongs to the genus Habronattus, a large group of small spiders with approximately 100 species, most occurring in North America. The specific epithet 'calcaratus' refers to a calcar or spur, likely referencing a distinctive morphological feature. As a member of the Habronattus genus, it likely shares the characteristic elaborate courtship behaviors involving visual and acoustic signals that have been documented in related species.
Neotibicen similaris
Similar Dog-day Cicada
Neotibicen similaris is an annual cicada native to the southeastern United States. The species was originally described as a single taxon but was split in 2017 into two subspecies: N. s. similaris (the nominate subspecies) and N. s. apalachicola, which occurs in the Apalachicola region of Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. The two subspecies are morphologically similar and can be distinguished most reliably by the distinctive mating call of N. s. apalachicola males. Hybridization has been observed in zones of overlap, producing intermediate song patterns.