Tutelina harti
This record describes Tutelina harti (species). Recorded family: Salticidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Palp Epigynum In my experience, the female dorsal abdomen pattern is variable in the field because the scales may be rubbed off. See examples below. -ChH
Identification notes
Palp Epigynum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae (Spiders)
- Family
- Salticidae (Jumping Spiders)
- Genus
- Tutelina
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Usually found on tree bark.(jb)
Geographic Range
Connecticut west to Manitoba and south to Kansas and Florida BugGuide also has records from as far west/south as Colorado and Texas.
Seasonal Activity
Adult females have been found in June and July.(jb)
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Tutelina harti. 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 Tutelina harti (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jay Barnes; Additional contributions by cheins , Dick Walton
Frequently Asked Questions About Tutelina harti
What is Tutelina harti?
Tutelina harti is a species in the family Salticidae, within the order Araneae.
How do you identify Tutelina harti?
Palp Epigynum
Where is Tutelina harti found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Usually found on tree bark.(jb) |
| Range | Connecticut west to Manitoba and south to Kansas and Florida BugGuide also has records from as far west/south as Colorado and Texas. |
When is Tutelina harti active?
Tutelina harti: seasonal activity - Adult females have been found in June and July.(jb).