Heliophanus cupreus
species of arachnid
Heliophanus cupreus, the copper sun jumper, is a species of jumping spider belonging to the family Salticidae.
Subspecies
Subspecies include:
Heliophanus cupreus cuprescens (Simon, 1868)
Heliophanus cupreus globifer (Simon, 1868)
Distribution
Heliophanus cupreus has a Palearctic distribution, being found throughout Europe except Iceland. It is alco present in North Africa, Turkey, Caucasus, Russia (Europe to West Siberia), Iran and China. In Great Britain it has a scattered distribution as far north as central Scotland where it is normally a coastal species.
Habitat and ecology
Heliophanus cupreus has been collected from a wide variety of habitat types such as woodlands, grasslands, raised bogs, coastal cliffs and shingle beaches, as well as disturbed habitats such as wastelands and quarries. Within its varied habitats, Heliophanus cupreus is commonly encountered in the drier locations. It is occasionally observed to be active on the surface but is more commonly found within the litter. In northern Great Britain Heliophanus cupreus seems to require sunny conditions. When resting, Heliophanus cupreus may be found in a silken cell placed either under stones or within the litter.
Description
Heliophanus cupreus can reach a body length of about 3.6–4 mm (0.14–0.16 in) in males, of 4.6–5.8 mm (0.18–0.23 in) in females.
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