Anasaitis

Anasaitis genus of the jumping spider family has 21 species and 1 subspecies. They mostly occupy parts of the Caribbean Islands and the United States, particularly in the regions of Panama, and Colombia.

Anasaitis

Scientific Classification

Spiders Belonging to this Genus

  • Anasaitis adorabilis
  • Anasaitis arcuata
  • Anasaitis banksi
  • Anasaitis brunnea
  • Anasaitis canalis
  • Anasaitis canosa
  • Anasaitis cubana
  • Anasaitis decoris
  • Anasaitis elegantissima
  • Anasaitis emertoni
  • Anasaitis gloriae
  • Anasaitis hebetata
  • Anasaitis laxa
  • Anasaitis locuples
  • Anasaitis morgani
  • Anasaitis peckhami
  • Anasaitis perplexa
  • Anasaitis perplexa
  • Anasaitis scintilla
  • Anasaitis squamata
  • Anasaitis venatoria

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 Spiders of Anasaitis Genus Venomous

The bite of these species could be a result of their anxiousness is however not too venomous.

Quick Facts

DistributionAmerica
HabitatTrees and grasses
DietAnt and other smaller insects
LifespanAround 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.

Image Source: A4.pbase.com

Anasaitis genus of the jumping spider family has 21 species and 1 subspecies. They mostly occupy parts of the Caribbean Islands and the United States, particularly in the regions of Panama, and Colombia.

Anasaitis

Spiders Belonging to this Genus

  • Anasaitis adorabilis
  • Anasaitis arcuata
  • Anasaitis banksi
  • Anasaitis brunnea
  • Anasaitis canalis
  • Anasaitis canosa
  • Anasaitis cubana
  • Anasaitis decoris
  • Anasaitis elegantissima
  • Anasaitis emertoni
  • Anasaitis gloriae
  • Anasaitis hebetata
  • Anasaitis laxa
  • Anasaitis locuples
  • Anasaitis morgani
  • Anasaitis peckhami
  • Anasaitis perplexa
  • Anasaitis perplexa
  • Anasaitis scintilla
  • Anasaitis squamata
  • Anasaitis venatoria

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 Spiders of Anasaitis Genus Venomous

The bite of these species could be a result of their anxiousness is however not too venomous.

Quick Facts

DistributionAmerica
HabitatTrees and grasses
DietAnt and other smaller insects
LifespanAround 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.

Image Source: A4.pbase.com

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