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Evarcha
Evarcha albaria (female)
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Evarcha

Simon, 1902
Type species
Araneus falcatus
Clerck, 1757
Diversity
89 species

Evarcha is a genus of the spider family Salticidae (jumping spiders) with 89 species across the world.[1]

Habitat

These spiders are often found on shrubs and short plants in damp areas, resting in silken cells.

Description

Spiders in this genus generally look rather sturdy and are not very colorful, often brownish.

Distribution

Most species occur in Asia, Africa and parts of Europe, with E. amabilis and E. hoyi found only in the United States. E. proszynskii is found from Russia to Japan and Canada to United States.

Species

References

  1. ^ "Gen. Evarcha Simon, 1902". World Spider Catalog. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  • Platnick, Norman I. (2009): The world spider catalog, version 9.5. American Museum of Natural History.