Order Araneae Subfamily Plexippinae Higher classification Plexippinae | Family Salticidae Rank Genus | |
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Similar Jumping spider, Hyllus diardi, Arachnid, Thyene, Plexippus |
Hyllus is a genus of the spider family Salticidae (jumping spiders).
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Most species occur in Africa and Madagascar, many in Australasia up to India. H. insularis is found in Greece and Iran; however, it is considered misplaced in this genus.
Name
Hyllus was the son of Heracles and Deianira in Greek mythology.
Species
References
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