The Micrommata genus belongs to the family of huntsman spiders having about six species as per the exisiting records.
Size: On average, the species of this genus are 6 mm to 10 mm in size (0.24 inches to 0.39 inches).
Color: The standard colors are brown, and tan, however, the Micrommata virescens has a dark green body. The species also vary from one another in terms of patterns and spots that they adorn.
Other Characteristic Features: The characteristics vary from one species to the other. For instance,Micrommata ligurina and Micrommata virescens have eight eyes arranged in rows of two. The male green huntsman has a narrower abdomen than their female counterparts.
The eggs remain safely enclosed in a clutch and hatches in four to five weeks.
Their color patterns also vary, like the juveniles of the Green Huntsman kind has a yellowish-brown cephalothorax.
The species of this genus do not build webs like all other huntsman spiders but hunt for their prey.
They may bite when provoked, but their sting would not cause any harmful effects other than redness, swelling, and pain.
| Lifespan | Approximately two years |
| Distribution | It has a Palaearctic distribution, stretching across Europe, Asia and parts of North Africa |
| Habitat | Small insects |
| Diet | Flies, worms, wasps, geckoes and birds |
Image Credits: biopix.com
The Micrommata genus belongs to the family of huntsman spiders having about six species as per the exisiting records.
Size: On average, the species of this genus are 6 mm to 10 mm in size (0.24 inches to 0.39 inches).
Color: The standard colors are brown, and tan, however, the Micrommata virescens has a dark green body. The species also vary from one another in terms of patterns and spots that they adorn.
Other Characteristic Features: The characteristics vary from one species to the other. For instance,Micrommata ligurina and Micrommata virescens have eight eyes arranged in rows of two. The male green huntsman has a narrower abdomen than their female counterparts.
The eggs remain safely enclosed in a clutch and hatches in four to five weeks.
Their color patterns also vary, like the juveniles of the Green Huntsman kind has a yellowish-brown cephalothorax.
The species of this genus do not build webs like all other huntsman spiders but hunt for their prey.
They may bite when provoked, but their sting would not cause any harmful effects other than redness, swelling, and pain.
| Lifespan | Approximately two years |
| Distribution | It has a Palaearctic distribution, stretching across Europe, Asia and parts of North Africa |
| Habitat | Small insects |
| Diet | Flies, worms, wasps, geckoes and birds |
Image Credits: biopix.com
Mumpi Ghosh on September 6, 2019.
Dr. Watuwa James
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