Hyllus semicupreus explained

Hyllus semicupreus, the heavy-bodied jumper,[1] also known as the semi-coppered heavy jumper,[2] is a species of spider of the genus Hyllus. It is native to India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.[3]

Description

As usual in spider morphology, the female is much larger than male, where the female is about 8-9 mm in total length and the male is 7-9 mm in length.

Ecology

Heavy-bodied jumper spiders can be seen commonly among foliage and within tree trunks. They construct oval, thick silken webs on the undersides of leaves, such as the leaf spikes of coconut trees. During the daytime, the sac is uninhabited, but at night, the male occupies the sac. Sometimes, though, the female also inhabits it.[4]

Diet

The spider is known to eat small insects such as grasshoppers, flies, and bees, and other small spiders.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hyllus semicupreus . krishna mohan photography . 3 October 2014 . 24 May 2016 . Mohan, Krishna.
  2. Web site: A shot of hyllus semicupreus known as semi-coppered heavy jumper spider . gettyimages . 24 May 2016.
  3. Web site: Hyllus semicupreus (Simon, 1885) . World Spider Catalog . 24 May 2016.
  4. Web site: The structure and utilization of silk constructs by Hyllus semicupreus (Simon, 1885) (Araneae: Salticidae) . PECKHAMIA 125.1 . 7 May 2015 . 24 May 2016 . Javed, Ahmed . Satam, Yogendra . 3.