Zygoballus sexpunctatus
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Zygoballus sexpunctatus is a species of jumping spider endemic to the eastern United States. Its range extends from New Jersey to Florida and west to Texas,[1] although it is most commonly found in the southern states.[2]
This species is similar to Zygoballus rufipes, with whom its range overlaps. The male can be distinguished from Z. rufipes by the large spot of white scales at the beginning of the thoracic slope, and by the longitudinal division present on the bulb of the pedipalp.[2] The female can best be distinguished by the form of the epigyne.
The cephalothorax of Z. sexpunctatus is copper-brown to black with numerous white scales covering the clypeus.[3] The posterior eyes are prominently elevated with the cephalothorax sloping steeply behind them.[1][2] The abdomen is dark brown to black with a white basal band and two white transverse bands. The transverse bands are typically broken so that the first consists of four spots and the second of two, giving the six spots suggested by its specific name, sexpunctatus. Some or all of these spots may be lacking, however.[2] The legs are reddish brown with the femora of the first pair being darker and more stout.[2][3] Females are 3.5 to 4.5 mm in length, while males are 3 to 3.5 mm in length.[1]
References
External links
- Zygoballus sexpunctatus at Bugguide.net
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