Habronattus amicus
This record describes Habronattus amicus (species). Recorded family: Salticidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
A distinct characteristic of the male is its hairy abdomen. Also note the unmodified 1st and 3rd legs and the black tarsi at the end of the male forelegs. Male: Female: This species exhibits a wide degree of geographic variation with several distinct morphological forms.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae (Spiders)
- Family
- Salticidae (Jumping Spiders)
- Genus
- Habronattus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Saskatchewan and Alberta south to New Mexico and California.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: (Peckham & Peckham, 1909)
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Habronattus amicus. 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 Habronattus amicus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by marshal hedin; Additional contributions by cheins , Dick Walton , dragonfly12
Frequently Asked Questions About Habronattus amicus
What is Habronattus amicus?
Habronattus amicus is a species in the family Salticidae, within the order Araneae.
How do you identify Habronattus amicus?
A distinct characteristic of the male is its hairy abdomen. Also note the unmodified 1st and 3rd legs and the black tarsi at the end of the male forelegs. Male: Female:
Where is Habronattus amicus found?
Range: Saskatchewan and Alberta south to New Mexico and California.