Pelegrina flaviceps
This record describes Pelegrina flaviceps (species). Recorded family: Salticidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Palp (ventral/lateral) Epigynum (ventral/dorsal) Males can be distinguished from the closely related flavipedes and exigua by the dark lateral spots on the chelicerae and pale yellow legs.
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
Geographic Range
Northeastern U.S. and southeastern Canada; south to Pennsylvania.
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Pelegrina flaviceps. 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 flaviceps (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by cheins , dragonfly12
Frequently Asked Questions About Pelegrina flaviceps
What is Pelegrina flaviceps?
Pelegrina flaviceps is a species in the family Salticidae, within the order Araneae.
How do you identify Pelegrina flaviceps?
Palp (ventral/lateral) Epigynum (ventral/dorsal) Males can be distinguished from the closely related flavipedes and exigua by the dark lateral spots on the chelicerae and pale yellow legs.
Where is Pelegrina flaviceps found?
Range: Northeastern U.S. and southeastern Canada; south to Pennsylvania.