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Salticidae Pystira

Pystira ephippigera (Simon, 1885)

Bumblebee Jumper

This spider is easily recognised in the field by the contrasting black and yellow bands on its abdomen, somewhat resembling a miniature bumblebee. Also, it has a relatively high cephalothorax, in relation to its abdomen. The male typically has a shorter abdomen compared to the female.

Length♀ 4–6 mm; ♂ 4–5 mm.
HabitatFoliage in gardens and disturbed forested areas.
BiologyA high proportion of its diet appears to consist of ants.
Type LocalitySumatra, Indonesia.
DistributionBrunei, Indonesia (Sumatra), Malaysia (Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak), Singapore.

Taxonomy

Distribution of Pystira ephippigera (Simon, 1885)

Brunei, Indonesia (Sumatra), Malaysia (Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak), Singapore.

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