Pelegrina insignis
This record describes Pelegrina insignis (species). Recorded family: Salticidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Maddison mentions that the female's face and legs are yellowish 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
Commonly found in prairies, grasslands, and other similar open habitats in my experience (ChH--14 Dec 2018)
Geographic Range
New Brunswick west to Alberta and south to New Jersey in the East and Colorado in the West.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pelegrina insignis (Banks 1892)
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Pelegrina insignis. 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 insignis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by cheins
Frequently Asked Questions About Pelegrina insignis
What is Pelegrina insignis?
Pelegrina insignis is a species in the family Salticidae, within the order Araneae.
How do you identify Pelegrina insignis?
Maddison mentions that the female's face and legs are yellowish Palp Epigynum
Where is Pelegrina insignis found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Commonly found in prairies, grasslands, and other similar open habitats in my experience (ChH--14 Dec 2018) |
| Range | New Brunswick west to Alberta and south to New Jersey in the East and Colorado in the West. |