Species Pelegrina proterva

See the World Spider Catalog.

Latin: "forward, bold, wanton, shameless, impudent"

3.5-4mm (males)

4.5-5.5mm (females)

Adult males and females are similar to other Pelegrina, and may be distinguished from most by the face markings in males and abdomen markings in females.(1) The markings of adult males are nearly identical to those of Pelegrina peckhamorum(1), so as with most spiders proper identification may require detailed examination of genitalia.

Palp

Epigynum

Often found in dense shrubs near wooded lots.

Both sexes have identical markings until the male reaches subadult stage and becomes just slightly darker.