Hyetussa complicata
This record describes Hyetussa complicata (species). Recorded family: Salticidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
H. complicata mature males have a single pair of lateral abdominal spots, females have two pairs. pers. comm. GB Edwards Type: Texas (male, Hidalgo Co., below Weslaco, Llano Grande, April 27, 1934, S. Mulaik, holotype, AMNH)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae (Spiders)
- Family
- Salticidae (Jumping Spiders)
- Genus
- Hyetussa
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Hidalgo & Cameron Co., TX
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Hyetussa complicata. 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 Hyetussa complicata (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Dick Walton; Additional contributions by cheins , Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Hyetussa complicata
What is Hyetussa complicata?
Hyetussa complicata is a species in the family Salticidae, within the order Araneae.
How do you identify Hyetussa complicata?
H. complicata mature males have a single pair of lateral abdominal spots, females have two pairs. pers. comm. GB Edwards
Where is Hyetussa complicata found?
Range: Hidalgo & Cameron Co., TX