Jerzego sunillimaye, a new species of jumping spider has been discovered at Aarey Milk Colony in Mumbai. The findings were recently published in a peer-reviewed journal, Arthropod Selecta.
About:
Jumping spider family:
It is the most diverse spider family, consisting of 6,126 described species. In India, there are about 256 species of jumping spiders known till date.
They can be easily recognised by their lager anterior median eyes. They are described as diurnal hunters (hunting during the day) and possess brilliant vision and swift reflexes.
Records:
Jerzego Sunillimaye spider is only the second species under the genus Jerzego from India.
This is the first species under the genus whose taxonomic details, mating behaviour, and egg development have been documented.
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