Hakka himeshimensis
This record describes Hakka himeshimensis (species). Recorded family: Salticidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Hakka himeshimensis is a species of the spider family Salticidae (jumping spiders). It is the only species in the genus Hakka. H. himeshimensis is native to East Asia, but has been introduced to the United States. It is most commonly found in rocky coastal habitats.
Identification notes
Palp:
Wikipedia reference for Hakka himeshimensis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hakka himeshimensis.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae (Spiders)
- Family
- Salticidae (Jumping Spiders)
- Genus
- Hakka
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Rocky shorelines
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: (Dönitz & Strand, 1906)
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Hakka himeshimensis. 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 Hakka himeshimensis (7)
Photo credits: (c) Caiden, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Caiden | (c) Tiziano Hurni-Cranston, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Tiziano Hurni-Cranston | (c) R.J. Adams, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by R.J. Adams | (c) Kuang-Ping Yu, all rights reserved, uploaded by Kuang-Ping Yu | (c) Jason M Crockwell, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Jason M Crockwell | (c) Leslie Mayes, all rights reserved, uploaded by Leslie Mayes | Contributed by dragonfly12; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , cheins , Dick Walton , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Hakka himeshimensis
What is Hakka himeshimensis?
Hakka himeshimensis is a species in the family Salticidae, within the order Araneae.
How do you identify Hakka himeshimensis?
Palp:
Where is Hakka himeshimensis found?
Habitat: Rocky shorelines