Naphrys pulex

Naphrys pulex

''Naphrys pulex'' is a species of spider from the family Salticidae that is widely distributed in Canada and the United States.
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Appearance

Males have gray and black mottling on the top of their cephalothorax, abdomen, and legs, with orange coloration around the sides of the cephalothorax.

Habitat

The species can be found in tall grass prairies and wooded areas. It is very common in mesic hardwood forests, where there is plenty of leaf litter. Finding this species in buildings, on bark or outcrops is also likely. The species feed on primarily ants and other arthropods.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassArachnida
OrderAraneae
FamilySalticidae
GenusNaphrys
SpeciesN. pulex