Marpissa lineata
This record describes Marpissa lineata (species). Recorded family: Salticidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Palp: Epigynum: Marpissa dentoides Barnes, 1958 is similar, and found in parts of the same range. There are currently (8/14/25) no records on BugGuide. Males (only) can be differentiated by structure of the pedipalp. Some images are found on iNaturalist . It seems that female Marpissa dentoides cannot be distinguished from female Marpissa lineata .
Identification notes
Palp: Epigynum:
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae (Spiders)
- Family
- Salticidae (Jumping Spiders)
- Genus
- Marpissa
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
New England and Ontario west to South Dakota and south to Florida, Texas and Arizona.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: (C. L. Koch, 1846)
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Marpissa lineata. 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 Marpissa lineata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by cotinis , cheins , Dick Walton
Frequently Asked Questions About Marpissa lineata
What is Marpissa lineata?
Marpissa lineata is a species in the family Salticidae, within the order Araneae.
How do you identify Marpissa lineata?
Palp: Epigynum:
Where is Marpissa lineata found?
Range: New England and Ontario west to South Dakota and south to Florida, Texas and Arizona.