Evarcha hoyi
This record describes Evarcha hoyi (species). Recorded family: Salticidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Tentative placement of Evarcha hoyi images in BugGuide is based on the ranges given by Marusik and Logunov . It is possible they can not be identified from habitus images alone.[jb] Epigynum: Palp: Please see Jay Barnes' comment here regarding the potential for confusion of this species with the Palearctic E. falcata .
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae (Spiders)
- Family
- Salticidae (Jumping Spiders)
- Genus
- Evarcha
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
As provided by Marusik and Logunov : Specimen records from Utah and Montana are regarded as "possibly mislabled[sic]" , and therefore omitted from this list.
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Evarcha hoyi. 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 Evarcha hoyi (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Jay Barnes , cheins , Dick Walton , Harsi S. Parker , jsloan
Frequently Asked Questions About Evarcha hoyi
What is Evarcha hoyi?
Evarcha hoyi is a species in the family Salticidae, within the order Araneae.
How do you identify Evarcha hoyi?
Tentative placement of Evarcha hoyi images in BugGuide is based on the ranges given by Marusik and Logunov . It is possible they can not be identified from habitus images alone.[jb] Epigynum: Palp:
Where is Evarcha hoyi found?
Range: As provided by Marusik and Logunov : Specimen records from Utah and Montana are regarded as possibly mislabled[sic] , and therefore omitted from this list.