Euophrys genus of the jumping spider family containing 108 species is distributed throughout the continents of Oceania, America, Africa, Europe, and Asia.
Size: They have a length of 0.03 – 0.98 inches (0.07-2.4 cm), with the males being smaller than the females.
Color: The variation is plenty, as there are different species with exclusive colorations. Some have neon shades like peacock blue, orange, while others come in colors of brown and tan.
Other Characteristic Features: Most spiders of this genus have a hairy appearance. The Himalayan jumping spider has fringes of pale brown hairs on their anterior eyes which are equally spaced.
The eggs remain within the silken case, guarded by the females till the time they hatch.
Spiderlings are similar to adult spiders when it comes to physical appearance.
The spiders hunt their prey by jumping and chasing. They do not make webs but create silken dwellings near the bark of trees or leaves.
Some species can bite people when they get threatened, but that does not cause any serious harm other than allergies or redness.
Distribution | Windward Islands and Himalaya, South, North, and Central America, Asia, Europe, Oceania, and Africa |
Habitat | From mountains to woodlands, forested areas to human habitats |
Diet | Insects, other web and jumping spiders, pollen, nectar. |
Lifespan | 1-2 years |
Image Credits: naturespot.org.uk
Euophrys genus of the jumping spider family containing 108 species is distributed throughout the continents of Oceania, America, Africa, Europe, and Asia.
Size: They have a length of 0.03 – 0.98 inches (0.07-2.4 cm), with the males being smaller than the females.
Color: The variation is plenty, as there are different species with exclusive colorations. Some have neon shades like peacock blue, orange, while others come in colors of brown and tan.
Other Characteristic Features: Most spiders of this genus have a hairy appearance. The Himalayan jumping spider has fringes of pale brown hairs on their anterior eyes which are equally spaced.
The eggs remain within the silken case, guarded by the females till the time they hatch.
Spiderlings are similar to adult spiders when it comes to physical appearance.
The spiders hunt their prey by jumping and chasing. They do not make webs but create silken dwellings near the bark of trees or leaves.
Some species can bite people when they get threatened, but that does not cause any serious harm other than allergies or redness.
Distribution | Windward Islands and Himalaya, South, North, and Central America, Asia, Europe, Oceania, and Africa |
Habitat | From mountains to woodlands, forested areas to human habitats |
Diet | Insects, other web and jumping spiders, pollen, nectar. |
Lifespan | 1-2 years |
Image Credits: naturespot.org.uk