Habronattus sabulosus
This record describes Habronattus sabulosus (species). Recorded family: Salticidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Habronattus sabulosus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is found in the southeastern United States.
Identification notes
Male Female
Wikipedia reference for Habronattus sabulosus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Habronattus sabulosus.
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
This species is only known from Georgia but there is also a BugGuide record from Alabama.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: (Peckham & Peckham, 1901)
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Habronattus sabulosus. 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 sabulosus (3)
Photo credits: (c) Giff Beaton, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Giff Beaton | Contributed by Ben Coulter; Additional contributions by cheins
Frequently Asked Questions About Habronattus sabulosus
What is Habronattus sabulosus?
Habronattus sabulosus is a species in the family Salticidae, within the order Araneae.
How do you identify Habronattus sabulosus?
Male Female
Where is Habronattus sabulosus found?
Range: This species is only known from Georgia but there is also a BugGuide record from Alabama.