Pelegrina galathea, commonly known as the peppered jumper, is a species of jumping spider (family Salticidae). It is endemic to North America, occurring from Canada to Costa Rica. It is normally found in sunlit, grassy areas.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Peppered Jumping Spider being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Salticidae
- Genus
- Pelegrina
- Species
- Pelegrina galathea
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