Anahita is a small genus under the wandering spider family. As per April 2019 records, it has about 20 species, mostly distributed around Asia and Africa.
Size: Female spiders are reportedly 0.25 – 0.39 inches (0.63 – 0.99 cm) in length and male spiders are 0.23 – 0.29 inches (0.58 – 0.73 cm).
Color: More or less, all species under the genus exhibit a pale version of tan and brown.
Other Characteristic Features: Some species might have black or darker patterns on their legs and abdomens.
The small-sized round eggs remain safely protected in a silken sac produced by the females.
The spiderlings stay for some time with their kin, and finally, upon maturation leave their family to thrive independently.
Like most other wandering spiders, species of this genus do not build webs but roam about in the ground at night to hunt their prey.
They bite if provoked, which is not venomous, resulting in minor symptoms like localized pain and swelling.
| Distribution | USA, Burundi, Congo, Ivory Coast, China, Russia, and Egypt |
| Habitat | Forests |
| Diet | Small insects |
| Lifespan | 1-2 years |
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Anahita is a small genus under the wandering spider family. As per April 2019 records, it has about 20 species, mostly distributed around Asia and Africa.
Size: Female spiders are reportedly 0.25 – 0.39 inches (0.63 – 0.99 cm) in length and male spiders are 0.23 – 0.29 inches (0.58 – 0.73 cm).
Color: More or less, all species under the genus exhibit a pale version of tan and brown.
Other Characteristic Features: Some species might have black or darker patterns on their legs and abdomens.
The small-sized round eggs remain safely protected in a silken sac produced by the females.
The spiderlings stay for some time with their kin, and finally, upon maturation leave their family to thrive independently.
Like most other wandering spiders, species of this genus do not build webs but roam about in the ground at night to hunt their prey.
They bite if provoked, which is not venomous, resulting in minor symptoms like localized pain and swelling.
| Distribution | USA, Burundi, Congo, Ivory Coast, China, Russia, and Egypt |
| Habitat | Forests |
| Diet | Small insects |
| Lifespan | 1-2 years |
Image Source: Upload.wikimedia.org
