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Neon zonatus

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Araneae

Subfamily
  
Euophryinae

Scientific name
  
Neon zonatus

Rank
  
Species

Phylum
  
Arthropoda

Family
  
Salticidae

Genus
  
Neon

Higher classification
  
Neon

Neon zonatus is a species of jumping spider found only in Taiwan. It is a tiny spider with a total length (excluding legs) of only 2.25 mm. The carapace is greyish brown with a yellowish brown central area and a black margin. The whole carapace is densely covered with white hair. The legs are light brown with black patches and large, prominent spines. The wide abdomen is boldly striped black and light brown.

This species is most similar to the widespread Neon minutus but the bold abdominal pattern is diagnostic.

References

Neon zonatus Wikipedia