Habronattus dossenus
This record describes Habronattus dossenus (species). Recorded family: Salticidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Male H. dossenus and H. clypeatus are very similar and both occur in southern Arizona. In the eastern part of their overlapping range, they are fairly distinct, but in the western part, they may be difficult to tell apart, especially if you are judging by their 3rd legs. Some other characteristics to compare: * The underside of the 1st legs of H. dossenus are typically bare and greenish and fringed by thin white hairs, while the underside of the 1st legs of H. clypeatus are typically covered with scattered white scales and are more grayish in color. * H. clypeatus typically has a white or tan band above the primary eyes, while H. dossenus doesn't. The two species have also been known to hybridize.
Identification notes
Male
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
Arizona and New Mexico as well as adjacent Mexico.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Griswold, 1987
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Habronattus dossenus. 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 dossenus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jeff Hollenbeck; Additional contributions by cheins , Ben Coulter , dragonfly12
Frequently Asked Questions About Habronattus dossenus
What is Habronattus dossenus?
Habronattus dossenus is a species in the family Salticidae, within the order Araneae.
How do you identify Habronattus dossenus?
Male
Where is Habronattus dossenus found?
Range: Arizona and New Mexico as well as adjacent Mexico.