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Heliophanus

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Heliophanus
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Heliophanus is a genus of the spider family Salticidae (jumping spiders). Most of the about ninety described species occur in Europe, while reaching into Asia and Africa.[1]

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Many former African species in this genus were transferred to other genera such as Helafricanus, Heliocapensis and Trapezocephalus by Wanda Wesolowska in 2024.[2][1]

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Distribution

Heliophanus is an Old World genus. Its range extends throughout Europe, North and southern Africa, and much of Asia. Several species are also endemic to various islands, including the Canary Islands, Madagascar.[1]

Two species have been introduced to the United States, and one to Brazil.[1]

Species

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Heliophanus sp.
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Heliophanus flavipes, female
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Heliophanus sp.
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Heliophanus tribulosus, female
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Heliophanus camtschadalicus, male
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Heliophanus sp.
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Heliophanus sp.

Species

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As of October 2025, this genus includes 91 species:[1]

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