# Rhene flavigera

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***Rhene flavigera***, commonly known as the **beige beetle jumper** or **Zorro flat-head jumper**,[1] is a species of [jumping spider](/source/Jumping_spider) in the genus *[Rhene](/source/Rhene)*. It is widely distributed across [Asia](/source/Asia), from [Pakistan](/source/Pakistan) to [Indonesia](/source/Indonesia) and [Taiwan](/source/Taiwan).[2]

## Taxonomy

The species was originally described as *Rhanis flavigera* by [Carl Ludwig Koch](/source/Carl_Ludwig_Koch) in 1846.[2] The genus name *Rhanis* was later found to be preoccupied by a beetle genus described in 1834,[3] so [Tamerlan Thorell](/source/Tamerlan_Thorell) provided the replacement name *Rhene* in 1869. *Rhene flavigera* serves as the [type species](/source/Type_species) for the genus *Rhene*.[4]

In 2022, Caleb and colleagues conducted a comprehensive taxonomic revision that resulted in five species being synonymized with *R. flavigera*: *Rhene citri*, *R. danieli*, *R. indica*, *R. khandalaensis*, and *R. sanghrakshiti*.[5] This taxonomic consolidation was based on detailed morphological analysis of specimens from across South and Southeast Asia.

## Distribution

*R. flavigera* has a broad distribution across Asia.[2][6] The species has been recorded from [Pakistan](/source/Pakistan), [India](/source/India), [China](/source/China), [Malaysia](/source/Malaysia), [Vietnam](/source/Vietnam), and [Indonesia](/source/Indonesia) (including [Sumatra](/source/Sumatra)).[2] It is particularly well-documented from the [Indian subcontinent](/source/Indian_subcontinent), where several of its former synonyms were originally described.[5]

## Habitat

*R. flavigera* is found in various habitats including gardens, agricultural areas, and forests.[7] The species has been observed in tea plantations in the [Dooars](/source/Dooars) region of [West Bengal](/source/West_Bengal), India.[8] It constructs silk retreats by joining leaves together and emerges to forage for prey.

## Description

*R. flavigera* is a medium-sized jumping spider, with females reaching approximately 7 mm in length.[9] The species exhibits sexual dimorphism typical of jumping spiders. The [cephalothorax](/source/Cephalothorax) and legs are typically deep to light brown in coloration, while the abdomen shows variable coloration patterns.[10]

The species is characterized by its broad, flat head and thick front legs.[9] The abdomen and cephalothorax are covered with fine hairs and display brown coloration with white and black markings. The legs show distinctive black and pale white banding patterns.[9]

## References

1. ["*Rhene flavigera* (C. L. Koch, 1846)"](https://www.mybis.gov.my/sp/61228). *Malaysia Biodiversity Information System*. Retrieved 31 August 2025.

1. ["Rhene flavigera (C. L. Koch, 1846)"](https://wsc.nmbe.ch/species/32359/Rhene_flavigera). World Spider Catalog. Retrieved 31 August 2025.

1. Thorell, T. (1869). "On European spiders. Review of the European genera of spiders, preceded by some observations on zoological nomenclature [first part]". *Nova Acta Regiae Societatis Scientiarum Upsaliensis*. **7** (I, 5): 1–108. 3.

1. ["Gen. *Rhene* Thorell, 1869"](https://wsc.nmbe.ch/genus/2926/Rhene). World Spider Catalog. Retrieved 31 August 2025.

1. Caleb, J.T.D.; Sanap, R.V.; Tripathi, R.; Sampathkumar, M.; Dharmara, J.; Packiam, S.M. (2022). "Taxonomic notes on some South and Southeast Asian members of the genus *Rhene* Thorell, 1869 (Aranei, Salticidae, Dendryphantini)". *Zootaxa*. **5125** (4): 389–407. [doi:10.11646/zootaxa.5125.4.3](https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5125.4.3). [PMID 36101207](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36101207)

1. ["*Rhene flavigera*"](https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/338943-Rhene-flavigera). *iNaturalist*. Retrieved 31 August 2025.

1. ["A NEW SPECIES OF JUMPING SPIDER GENUS *Rhene* Thorell, 1869 (ARANEAE: SALTICIDAE) FROM BANGLADESH"](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/372046668). *ResearchGate*. 2018.

1. Roy, T.K.; Saha, S.; Raychaudhuri, D. (2016). "A treatise on the jumping spiders (Araneae: Salticidae) of tea ecosystem of Dooars, West Bengal, India". *World Scientific News*. **53** (1): 1–66.

1. ["Rhene Jumping Spider (*Rhene flavigera*), Sumatra Indonesia"](http://potokito-myshot.blogspot.com/2012/05/rhene-jumping-spider-rhene-flavigera.html). May 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2025.

1. Tikader, B.K. (1973). "Studies on some jumping spiders from India (family: Salticidae)". *Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences*. **78** (B): 68–72. [doi:10.1007/BF03045602](https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03045602)

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