peckhamia

PECKHAMIA is an international, open-access scientific journal (ISSN 1944-8120) dedicated to research in the biology of jumping spiders (Arachnida: Araneae: Salticidae). Like the jumping spider Peckhamia, it was named to honor the memory of George and Elizabeth Peckham, pioneers in the study of this remarkable group of spiders.

A total of 12 issues of PECKHAMIA were distributed in paper between the years 1977 and 1995 (Volume 1: 1-6, Volume 2: 1-6, and Volume 3: 1-2). Digital (PDF) versions of these issues, as separate numbers, are available for download at this site.

For this purpose, all previous numbers have been numbered in sequence, with a version or edition number after the decimal point (1.1-70.1). Going forward, a separate number will be issued for each article that is published, and original authors will be able to submit updated versions for any number in the series. Authors also continue to retain all copyright with respect to the material that they have submitted, but must agree to this free, open-access distribution of articles published in PECKHAMIA.

Any and all scientific contributions related to the biology of salticid spiders may be accepted for publication in PECKHAMIA. This includes new studies, observations, or photograph collections, as well as critical reviews or comments pertaining to other work. Any and all content that can be included in the PDF format can be included, including vector graphics. This will allow authors to include photographs and other documents of almost any size in their work. All submissions will be reviewed by the editorial staff of PECKHAMIA, and reformatted as needed to fit the standards of PECKHAMIA, but publication in most cases should not be delayed by more than a few days. This new digital version of PECKHAMIA does not presently meet the standards of the ICZN related to the publication of standard names. When it does, this accommodation will be noted here.

All related correspondence, including submission of new material, should be directed to: Dr. David E. Hill, General Editor, Peckhamia, platycryptus@yahoo.com, or to any member of the Editorial Board.

Single side-step (R1+R3+L2+L4 moved to your right) of a female Menemerus bivitattus from Anastasia Island southeast of St. Augustine, St. John's County, Florida, USA. This agile spider quickly moved its pedipalps up and down in unison, alternately exposing its shiny black chelicerae to view. M. bivittatus is synanthropic (most often found on the walls of buildings) and cosmopolitan (in subtropical to tropical areas). Note the dense patch of orange scales on the face and clypeus of this spider.