Pelegrina galathea (Walckenaer, 1837) is a animal in the Salticidae family, order Araneae, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Pelegrina galathea (Walckenaer, 1837)

Pelegrina galathea (Walckenaer, 1837)

Pelegrina galathea, the peppered jumper, is a North American endemic jumping spider found in sunlit grassy areas.

Family
Genus
Pelegrina
Order
Araneae
Class
Arachnida

About Pelegrina galathea (Walckenaer, 1837)

Pelegrina galathea (Walckenaer, 1837), commonly known as the peppered jumper, is a species of jumping spider belonging to the family Salticidae. This species is endemic to North America, with a range that extends from Canada to Costa Rica. It is typically found in sunlit, grassy habitats.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Arachnida Araneae Salticidae Pelegrina

More from Salticidae

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