Habronattus luminosus
This record describes Habronattus luminosus (species). Recorded family: Salticidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Male First specimens known collected at Sunglow, AZ (Cochise Co.) by B. & V. Roth, in July 1977. Face of male turns greenish in alcohol. In life, face of male is bright blue, surrounded by orange. Rediscovered by M. Girard in 2012 in grassland/desert scrub in Santa Rita Co.
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
Habitat
Grassy desert scrub below oak woodlands.
Geographic Range
Known from SE AZ.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Habronattus luminosus Maddison, 2017.
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Habronattus luminosus. 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 luminosus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ben Coulter; Additional contributions by cheins
Frequently Asked Questions About Habronattus luminosus
What is Habronattus luminosus?
Habronattus luminosus is a species in the family Salticidae, within the order Araneae.
How do you identify Habronattus luminosus?
Male
Where is Habronattus luminosus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Grassy desert scrub below oak woodlands. |
| Range | Known from SE AZ. |