Habronattus formosus
This record describes Habronattus formosus (species). Recorded family: Salticidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Habronattus formosus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is found in the United States.
Identification notes
Male Palp:
Wikipedia reference for Habronattus formosus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Habronattus formosus.
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
California and Arizona.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Habronattus formosus (Banks, 1906)
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Habronattus formosus. 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 formosus (4)
Photo credits: (c) Marshal Hedin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by Marshal Hedin | (c) juliamarkey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by juliamarkey | Contributed by Devin Carroll; Additional contributions by cheins , Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Habronattus formosus
What is Habronattus formosus?
Habronattus formosus is a species in the family Salticidae, within the order Araneae.
How do you identify Habronattus formosus?
Male Palp:
Where is Habronattus formosus found?
Range: California and Arizona.