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Jumping spiders of America North of Mexico

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Menemerus
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One species, M. bivittatus, is a common species on buildings in the tropics all around the world.

For more information and links to the species, go to Menemerus in the Tree of Life.

References most relevant to species north of Mexico: Barnes (1958).


Identification

Somewhat flat, with the wavy muted colors typical of a bark-dweller. Resemble Platycryptus.


Habitat

Usually found on buildings in the extreme southern U.S.

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