Attulus finschi
This record describes Attulus finschi (species). Recorded family: Salticidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Attulus finschi is a species of spider from the jumping spider family Salticidae. It is found in Russia, Canada, and the United States.
Identification notes
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Wikipedia reference for Attulus finschi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attulus_finschi.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae (Spiders)
- Family
- Salticidae (Jumping Spiders)
- Genus
- Attulus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
USA, Canada, Russia. Prószynski (1968c) reports that the species, a member of what he calls the terebratus group ( S. terebratus, S. fasciger, and S. finschi ), is native to both the Palearctic and Nearctic regions. The Siberian records are from locations "at or behind" the Arctic Circle. Prószynski cites W. J. Gertsch, in a private letter, as commenting that the species "is quite uncommon in North America, but widely distributed from New England to Alasca". Specimens have been collected in Edmonton, Alberta and Itasca Park, Minnesota, as well as Yellowstone, in Wyoming.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Attulus finschi (C. L. Koch, 1879)
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Attulus finschi. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
As of 2023, 51,673 spider species in 136 families have been recorded, though an estimated 150,000 species exist. Spiders rank 7th in total species diversity among all organism orders. Only 0.5% of spider species pose any risk to human health.
Ecological role of the group
Spider venom contains complex peptides with diverse pharmacological activities, making them valuable for drug development research. Spiders produce up to 7 types of silk from specialized glands. Spider silk genes have been inserted into mammals and plants for biotech applications.
Economic and practical significance of the group
The global spider community kills an estimated 400-800 million tons of prey annually (2017 study). Spiders provide billions of dollars in natural pest control for agriculture. Spider silk is 5× stronger than steel of the same diameter, driving a biomaterials research industry.
Recorded sources for this group: World Spider Catalog, PNAS, Nature, ScienceDirect. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Attulus finschi (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kevin Pfeiffer; Additional contributions by john and jane balaban , cheins
Frequently Asked Questions About Attulus finschi
What is Attulus finschi?
Attulus finschi is a species in the family Salticidae, within the order Araneae.
How do you identify Attulus finschi?
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Where is Attulus finschi found?
Range: USA, Canada, Russia. Prószynski (1968c) reports that the species, a member of what he calls the terebratus group ( S. terebratus, S. fasciger, and S. finschi ), is native to both the Palearctic and Nearctic regions. The Siberian records are from locations at or behind the Arctic Circle. Prószynski cites W. J. Gertsch, in a private letter, as commenting that the species is quite uncommon in North America, but widely distributed from New England to Alasca. Specimens have been collected in Edmonton, Alberta and Itasca Park, Minnesota, as well as Yellowstone, in Wyoming.