Evarcha proszynskii
This record describes Evarcha proszynskii (species). Recorded family: Salticidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Tentative placement of Evarcha proszynskii 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:
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 record from Alabama is regarded as "probably mislabelled or switched" (internal citation omitted), and therefore omitted from this list. Also found from Russia to Japan in the Palearctic region.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Named in honor of prominent salticid expert, Jerzy Proszynski.
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Evarcha proszynskii. 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 proszynskii (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jeff Hollenbeck; Additional contributions by Jay Barnes , cheins , Dick Walton
Frequently Asked Questions About Evarcha proszynskii
What is Evarcha proszynskii?
Evarcha proszynskii is a species in the family Salticidae, within the order Araneae.
How do you identify Evarcha proszynskii?
Tentative placement of Evarcha proszynskii 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 proszynskii found?
Range: As provided by Marusik and Logunov : Specimen record from Alabama is regarded as probably mislabelled or switched (internal citation omitted), and therefore omitted from this list. Also found from Russia to Japan in the Palearctic region.