Menemerus genus of the jumping spider family has 67 species as of June 2019. They have a wide and extensive distribution spread worldwide, particularly in regions of warmer climatic conditions.
Size: The spiders are 0.16-0.39 inches (0.40-0.99 cm).
Color: Most of the species have a brown and gray body.
Other Characteristic Features: Besides their hairy appearance, another significant feature is their varying abdominal shape. It could be round, oval, or even elongated. Most of the species of this genus also have a flat body.
All the species of this genus lay 25-40 eggs in a silken sac.
After around three weeks, spiderlings come out of their secure enclosure (the sac) and disperse to be on their own.
These hunting spiders do not spin webs and capture their prey by directly jumping on them. They, however, make burrows with silk to rest.
They could bite if provoked, though their venom does not cause any severe harm.
| Distribution | Senegal, Cuba, Algeria, China, Namibia, Tunisia, China, and many other African countries |
| Habitat | Trees, bushes, and leaf litters |
| Diet | Insects |
| Lifespan | 1-2 years |
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Menemerus genus of the jumping spider family has 67 species as of June 2019. They have a wide and extensive distribution spread worldwide, particularly in regions of warmer climatic conditions.
Size: The spiders are 0.16-0.39 inches (0.40-0.99 cm).
Color: Most of the species have a brown and gray body.
Other Characteristic Features: Besides their hairy appearance, another significant feature is their varying abdominal shape. It could be round, oval, or even elongated. Most of the species of this genus also have a flat body.
All the species of this genus lay 25-40 eggs in a silken sac.
After around three weeks, spiderlings come out of their secure enclosure (the sac) and disperse to be on their own.
These hunting spiders do not spin webs and capture their prey by directly jumping on them. They, however, make burrows with silk to rest.
They could bite if provoked, though their venom does not cause any severe harm.
| Distribution | Senegal, Cuba, Algeria, China, Namibia, Tunisia, China, and many other African countries |
| Habitat | Trees, bushes, and leaf litters |
| Diet | Insects |
| Lifespan | 1-2 years |
Image Source: Upload.wikimedia.org
Sahana Kanjilal on July 8, 2020.
Dr. Watuwa James
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