Evarcha flavocincta

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Evarcha flavocincta
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Araneomorphae
Family: Salticidae
Subfamily: Salticinae
Genus: Evarcha
Species:
E. flavocincta
Binomial name
Evarcha flavocincta
(C. L. Koch, 1846)
Synonyms
  • Maevia flavocincta C. L. Koch, 1846 [1]
  • Salticus andamanius Tikader, 1977 [1]
  • Evarcha pococki Żabka, 1985 [1]
  • Menemerus albocinctus Keyserling, 1890 [1]
  • Evarcha fischeri (Bösenberg & Strand, 1906) [2]
  • Evarcha heteropogon Simon, 1903 [2]
  • Evarcha simonis (Thorell, 1892) [2]
Male individual of Evarcha flavocincta Hua Dai Lie Zhu Evarcha flavocincta.jpg
Male individual of Evarcha flavocincta

Evarcha flavocincta is a species of jumping spider in the genus Evarcha that lives in Asia. The species was first described in 1846 by C. L. Koch. [1] [2]

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The species is characterized by its compact body, relatively short legs, and large anterior median eyes, which provide excellent vision. The species exhibits a color pattern with distinctive markings, including yellowish bands or patches, which contribute to its specific epithet "flavocincta" (meaning "yellow-banded"). Sexual dimorphism is observed, with males and females differing in size and coloration. [3]

Distribution and habitat

This species is known to inhabit regions of Asia including India, Bhutan, Myanmar, China, Taiwan, Japan, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia (Bintang Is.) [4] and particularly Sri Lanka. [3]

The species typically prefers forested environments and shrublands where it can effectively hunt prey using its keen vision and jumping ability. [3]

Behaviour and ecology

As a member of the Salticidae family, Evarcha flavocincta is an active predator that relies on its vision rather than web-building to capture prey. It primarily feeds on small insects and other arthropods.

These spiders are diurnal and exhibit complex courtship behaviors involving visual and vibratory signals. [3]

Conservation status

There are no significant conservation concerns currently associated with this species, but habitat destruction may impact its population in the future. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Caleb, John T.D.; Joseph, Mathew M. (2025). "Taxonomic notes on Evarcha flavocincta (C. L. Koch, 1846) (Araneae: Salticidae)". Zootaxa. 5618 (1). Magnolia Press: 140–144. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.5618.1.11. ISSN   1175-5334.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Zabka, Marek (1985-01-01). "(PDF) Systematic and zoogeographic study on the family Salticidae (Araneae) from Viet-Nam". Annales Zoologici. 39 (11). Museum and Institute of Zoology at the Polish Academy of Sciences: 197–485. ISSN   0003-4541 . Retrieved 2025-04-01.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Caleb, John T. D.; Joseph, Mathew M. (2025-04-01). "Taxonomic notes on Evarcha flavocincta (C. L. Koch, 1846) (Araneae: Salticidae)" . Zootaxa. 5618 (1): 140–144. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.5618.1.11. ISSN   1175-5334.
  4. ↑ Bern, Natural History Museum (2025). "World Spider Catalog". NMBE. Retrieved 2025-04-02.


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