Maevia, a genus of the Salticidae family, dwells throughout North America, having eight species at present. The genus has many species than the ones mentioned here, though those that are a part of the New World remain excluded. A few have even been transferred to separate genera. Though some species dwell in Asia, there is not much information about their whereabouts.
Size: They are not too big, with males having a smaller body length than the females.
Color: The color patterns vary, with the Maevia inclemens, the most prominent species of this genus possessing a beige or black body with markings and patterns.
Other Characteristic Features: Each has a feature of their own unique from the other. The Maevia inclement, also known as the dimorphic spider, is known for the two-color forms displayed by males.
The eggs remain safely within a fluffy sac.
Though there is a lack of accurate information about spiderlings of most species of this genus, they too disperse to be on their own upon maturation.
As they are a part of the jumping spider family, they do not spin webs but catch prey with the silk they produce.
No, the venom in the fangs of these spiders does not cause any potential danger to humans.
| Distribution | Parts of North America, Canada, as well as the Indonesian Islands |
| Habitat | Forests, human-made structures |
| Diet | Smaller insects and other spiders |
| Lifespan | About 1 year |
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Maevia, a genus of the Salticidae family, dwells throughout North America, having eight species at present. The genus has many species than the ones mentioned here, though those that are a part of the New World remain excluded. A few have even been transferred to separate genera. Though some species dwell in Asia, there is not much information about their whereabouts.
Size: They are not too big, with males having a smaller body length than the females.
Color: The color patterns vary, with the Maevia inclemens, the most prominent species of this genus possessing a beige or black body with markings and patterns.
Other Characteristic Features: Each has a feature of their own unique from the other. The Maevia inclement, also known as the dimorphic spider, is known for the two-color forms displayed by males.
The eggs remain safely within a fluffy sac.
Though there is a lack of accurate information about spiderlings of most species of this genus, they too disperse to be on their own upon maturation.
As they are a part of the jumping spider family, they do not spin webs but catch prey with the silk they produce.
No, the venom in the fangs of these spiders does not cause any potential danger to humans.
| Distribution | Parts of North America, Canada, as well as the Indonesian Islands |
| Habitat | Forests, human-made structures |
| Diet | Smaller insects and other spiders |
| Lifespan | About 1 year |
Image Source: Upload.wikimedia.org
