Pelegrina tillandsiae
Introduction
An unusual species with strongly lineate yellow and dark markings on abdomen, living in spanish moss in the southeastern United States. The lack of two distinct rami on the embolus makes its placement in Pelegrina problematic.
Figures
- Male face
- Palpus
- Female abdomen
- Epigynum
Natural History
Preferred habitat appears to be Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides; 3 records, and see Kaston, 1973).About This Page
Included on this page are images and text from Maddison, W.P. 1996. Pelegrina Franganillo and other jumping spiders formerly placed in the genus Metaphidippus (Araneae: Salticidae). Bulletin of the Museum of Comparative Zoology. l54(4): 215-368. These images and text are copyright © 1996 The President and Fellows of Harvard CollegePage copyright © 1995 Wayne Maddison
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