Maevia albozonata
van Hasselt, 1882
Maevia albozonata is a of jumping spider in the Salticidae, described by van Hasselt in 1882. The Maevia is notable for containing species with pronounced male dimorphism, though specific details for M. albozonata remain poorly documented. It belongs to a group of spiders characterized by excellent vision and active hunting .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Maevia albozonata: /ˈmaɪ.vi.ə ˈeɪ/
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Taxonomic Note
The provided context primarily concerns Maevia inclemens (Dimorphic Jumping Spider), not M. albozonata. The two are congeneric but distinct. Information on male dimorphism, courtship , and plant-feeding documented for M. inclemens should not be assumed to apply to M. albozonata without verification.
Data Limitations
No observational records exist for M. albozonata in iNaturalist, and no Wikipedia summary is available. The appears to be poorly known in the scientific literature, with most available information pertaining to the better-studied M. inclemens.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Bug Eric: Dimorphic Jumping Spider, Maevia inclemens
- Spiders Enjoy Vegetarian Meals Occasionally
- Bug Eric: One Night, One House, Seventeen Spider Species
- Maevia-inclemens - Entomology Today
- Maevia inclemens Archives - Entomology Today
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- Signal efficacy and the evolution of male dimorphism in the jumping spider, Maevia inclemens.