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Jumping spiders of America North of Mexico

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Corythalia
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A large group of neotropical euophryines typically with fringed third legs (and often first and second) in males. Corthalia canosa, common in SE near-tropical forests, might not be a Corythalia. This group may specialize on eating ants.

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Identification

Like other euophryines, the embolus of the male palp is spiral.

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Habitat

Leaf litter, especially in forests.

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