Anasaitis

Have you heard of the Anasaitis spiders? They’re a group of jumping spiders with 21 different kinds and an extra special one called a subspecies. These cool spiders live in places like the Caribbean Islands, the United States, Panama, and Colombia.

Scientific Classification

• Family: Salticidae
• Genus: Anasaitis

Spiders Belonging to this Genus

Physical Description and Identification

Adults

• Size: The spiders are small or medium-sized, with the females in most species being larger than their male counterparts.
• Color: Most of the spiders appear brown or black with markings on their abdomens.
• Other Characteristic Features: They exhibit sexual dimorphism, with the males having a scaly appearance and flag-like patterns on their pedipalps. This is most prominently visible in the twin flagged jumping spider (Anasaitis canosa), one of the most significant species of this genus.

Eggs

Around 15-20 eggs are laid in a sac during each reproductive season. However, the number might vary from one species to another.

Spiderlings

The spiderlings leave their mother and other family members after maturation to be on their own.

The Web

Like other members of their family, species of this genus too, prefer hunting their prey than making any webs. They, however, make a silken structure to stay at night.

Are Anasaitis Spiders Venomous?

Yes, Anasaitis spiders have venom. It helps them catch their meals, but it’s mostly harmless to people.

Can Anasaitis Spiders Bite?

Anasaitis spiders can bite if they’re startled. It might feel like a small pinch, but it doesn’t usually bother most folks much.

Quick Facts

Distribution	America
Habitat	Trees and grasses
Diet	Ants and other smaller insects
Lifespan	Around 1 year

Did You Know

• It gets its name from the ‘Saitis’ genus, also a part of the jumping spider family.
• In 1950, the genus was described for the first time by E.B Bryant.

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