Pelegrina aeneola
This record describes Pelegrina aeneola (species). Recorded family: Salticidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Pelegrina aeneola (Pelegrina aeneola) is a species in the family Salticidae, commonly known as jumping spiders, belonging to the order Araneae (Spiders). This species belongs to the genus Pelegrina. As a member of class Arachnida, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Female 5.5 mm; male 5 mm (body length).. It is found in A common jumping spider in the west, often found on diverse types of vegetation rather than on the ground. The most abundant spider found on big sagebrush ( Artemisia tridentata ) in one Utah study (see paper by Heikkinen and MacMahon)..
Identification notes
Palp Epigynum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae (Spiders)
- Family
- Salticidae (Jumping Spiders)
- Genus
- Pelegrina
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
A common jumping spider in the west, often found on diverse types of vegetation rather than on the ground. The most abundant spider found on big sagebrush ( Artemisia tridentata ) in one Utah study (see paper by Heikkinen and MacMahon).
Geographic Range
From the Dakotas westward to British Columbia and south to California and New Mexico.
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Pelegrina aeneola. 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 Pelegrina aeneola (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ken Schneider; Additional contributions by cheins , Mandy Howe
Frequently Asked Questions About Pelegrina aeneola
What is Pelegrina aeneola?
Pelegrina aeneola is a species in the family Salticidae, within the order Araneae.
How big is Pelegrina aeneola?
Female 5.5 mm; male 5 mm (body length).
How do you identify Pelegrina aeneola?
Palp Epigynum
Where is Pelegrina aeneola found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | A common jumping spider in the west, often found on diverse types of vegetation rather than on the ground. The most abundant spider found on big sagebrush ( Artemisia tridentata ) in one Utah study (see paper by Heikkinen and MacMahon). |
| Range | From the Dakotas westward to British Columbia and south to California and New Mexico. |