FAUNA and FUNGHI of MALTA
(www.MaltaFauna.com)
Neaetha membrosa  (Simon, 1868)
Main synonym = Attus membrosus    Simon, 1868
Taxonomical Classification:  Animalia / Arthropoda / Arachnida / Araneae / Salticidae
English name not known     Maltese name not known
Further Information:
This species usually hunts ants, often frequenting ant trails and nest entrances where it pounces on workers, devouring them. The reddish-brown colouration of this jumping spider camouflages it well against the soil colour of garigue, where it is found locally.






Search for Neaetha membrosa  in the following online resources:

Search on Google

Google Scholar

More info on Wikipedia

Global Biodiversity

NCBI Database

Watch on YouTube
Other Links and info
Funghi & Fauna Main Page Wild Plants Main Index Close This Window
Image Code:
NEAE-MEM

(required to buy images in this page)
This website needs financial support through sponsors or advertisment - check here .
All material and data on this webpage (www.MaltaWildPlants.com) is under the copyright of Stephen Mifsud (2002-2018)
This environment and biodiversity awareness website about the flora and fauna of Malta is sponsored by: