Jumping-spiders
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Attidops
Attidops is a genus of diminutive jumping spiders (Salticidae) established by Nathan Banks in 1905. The genus contains four described species distributed across North America from Canada to Mexico. These spiders measure only 2–3 mm in body length and exhibit minimal sexual dimorphism. The genus name derives from the salticid suffix -attus and Greek -ops ("to look like"), referencing its resemblance to related genera.
Attinella
Attinella is a genus of North American jumping spiders in the family Salticidae. It was established by Nathan Banks in 1905 with Attinella dorsata as the type species. The genus was synonymized with Sitticus from 1979 to 2017, when it was reinstated as a senior synonym of Sittiab. It currently contains three recognized species: A. concolor, A. dorsata, and A. juniperi.
Bagheera
Bagheera is a genus of jumping spiders (family Salticidae) containing four described species. These spiders are distributed in the Americas, with most known occurrences in Mexico and Central America. The genus name references the black panther character from Rudyard Kipling's *The Jungle Book*.
Chalcoscirtus
Chalcoscirtus is a genus of jumping spiders (Salticidae) established by Philipp Bertkau in 1880. The name derives from Ancient Greek 'chalc-' (copper) and 'scirt-' (leap), referring to the metallic coloration and characteristic jumping behavior. The genus comprises approximately 45 species distributed primarily across Eurasia, with limited representation in North America. Species occupy diverse habitats from lowland steppes to high alpine zones.
Ghelna
Ghelna is a genus of small jumping spiders (Salticidae) endemic to North America, described by Wayne Paul Maddison in 1996. The genus contains four species distributed across Canada and the eastern and central United States. Unlike many related jumping spiders, Ghelna species are ground-dwelling rather than arboreal. Mature males are typically smaller than females and often display more distinct coloration.
Habronattus
Paradise Jumping Spiders
Habronattus is a genus of jumping spiders (Salticidae) comprising approximately 105 recognized species as of 2023. The genus is primarily native to North America, with highest diversity in the southwestern United States, though some species extend into Central America and above the Arctic Circle. Males are renowned for elaborate courtship displays combining visual signals—using modified third legs with spurs, colored scales, and dense hair brushes—with complex vibratory (acoustic) signals transmitted through the substrate. These multimodal displays have been described as among the most elaborate of any terrestrial invertebrate. Females are typically cryptic in coloration, while males exhibit bright, species-specific ornamentation.
Hasarius
House Jumping Spiders
Hasarius is a genus of jumping spiders (family Salticidae) containing 32 species as of October 2025. The genus was established by Simon in 1871. Species in this genus are commonly known as House Jumping Spiders. One species, H. neocaledonicus, was removed from Hasarius in 2008 and placed in its own genus, Rhondes.
Heliophanus
Sun Jumping Spiders
Heliophanus is a genus of jumping spiders (Salticidae) comprising approximately 90–170 described species, with significant taxonomic revision in 2024 when many African species were transferred to other genera. The genus has a Palearctic and Afrotropical distribution, with core diversity in Europe extending into Asia and Africa. Several species are agrobionts in Central European cereal systems, where they function as dominant predators. At least one species, Heliophanus dampfi, is a bog specialist with highly restricted distribution.
Hentzia
Long-jawed Jumping Spiders
Hentzia is a genus of jumping spiders (Salticidae) in the subfamily Dendryphantinae, established by G. Marx in 1883 and named after arachnologist Nicholas Marcellus Hentz. The genus contains approximately 22 recognized species distributed primarily in the Caribbean region, with Cuba hosting the greatest diversity (seven species). North American species include the widespread H. palmarum and H. mitrata, along with western outlier species H. poenitens and H. fimbriata. Males exhibit elaborate courtship displays involving leg spreading, abdominal cocking, and zigzag approaches toward females.
Maevia
Dimorphic Jumping Spider (M. inclemens)
Maevia is a genus of jumping spiders (Salticidae) historically encompassing species from both the New World and Asia. The genus has undergone significant taxonomic revision, with most Asian species transferred to other genera. The best-studied species, M. inclemens, exhibits remarkable male dimorphism with two distinct morphs differing in appearance and courtship behavior.
Mexigonus
Mexigonus is a genus of jumping spiders (family Salticidae) first described by G. B. Edwards in 2003. The genus name references Mexico, where the first identified species were discovered. As of 2019, it contains four species distributed in Mexico and the southwestern United States. The genus is characterized by small body size and typical salticid morphology.
Naphrys
North American Euophrys jumping spiders
A genus of small jumping spiders in the family Salticidae, tribe Euophryini. First described by G.B. Edwards in 2003, the name is a portmanteau of 'North America' and 'Euophrys'. Species are compact-bodied, typically under 5 mm in length, with cryptic brown or gray coloration. Originally considered restricted to the Nearctic region, but subsequent research has demonstrated distribution extending into the Neotropical region. The genus currently includes seven described species, with four originally described from the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and three additional species described from Mexico in 2024.
Paradamoetas
Paradamoetas is a genus of jumping spiders (Salticidae) first described by George and Elizabeth Peckham in 1885. The genus name derives from Greek 'para' (alongside) combined with the related genus Damoetas. It contains four species distributed across North and Central America, from Canada to Panama. The type species, P. formicinus, was described in the same paper as the genus.
Talavera
Talavera is a genus of minute jumping spiders (Salticidae) established by George and Elizabeth Peckham in 1909. These spiders are exceptionally small, averaging approximately 2 mm in body length, and exhibit remarkable morphological similarity among species—particularly within Central European populations, where identification often requires microscopic examination of genital structures. The genus name commemorates Talavera, Spain, a region where numerous specimens have been collected. The group represents one of several genera of diminutive salticids that challenge taxonomic distinction due to conserved external morphology.