About Bagheera prosper (G.W.Peckham & E.G.Peckham, 1901)
Bagheera prosper is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae, found in the United States and Mexico. It was first described by G.W. Peckham and E.G. Peckham in 1901. Males of the species have long, parallel chelicerae, and a large spiral embolus located on the prolateral side of the palpal bulb. Females have regularly sized chelicerae, with epigynal openings positioned inside spiral atria. This species occurs in northern Mexico, and in the U.S. states of Texas, Oklahoma, and western Arkansas. Individuals are most commonly encountered during March or April. The spider is mostly brown, but may also have black, tan, grey, or white markings on its body. Its coloration allows it to blend well into its habitat, making it difficult to find, even though it is actually fairly common. It prefers to live in warmer habitats.
