Arachnids of North Carolina
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Maevia undescribed species D G. B. Edwards - Maevia undescribed species D


Black on head seperates from M. inclemens
Taxonomy
Order: ARANEAEInfraorder: ARANEOMORPHAEFamily: SALTICIDAE                                                                                 
Comments: To be described by GB Edwards
Identification
Online Description/Photos: BugGuide Google, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, GBIF
Comments: This species is dimorphic, and has been found from ~ 3000-4600', mostly on Rhododendron maximum, but recently also on a broad leaved Solidago. Females and juveniles tend to have a black head where the other species are yellow. Males are similar to inclemens but the leg patterns and palp fringe colors are different.
Distribution in North Carolina
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Adult phenology:
 High Mountains (HM) ≥ 4,000 ft.
 Low Mountains (LM) < 4,000 ft.
 Piedmont (Pd)
 Coastal Plain (CP)

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Habitats and Life History
Habitats: Most Maevia like shrubs (like rhododendron), tree saplings (eg white oak), and vines (eg grapevine) with large leaves
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 Photo Gallery for Maevia undescribed species D - Maevia undescribed species D

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Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn on 2023-08-03
Buncombe Co.
Comment: 		Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn on 2023-08-03
Buncombe Co.
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Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn on 2023-08-03
Buncombe Co.
Comment: 		Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn on 2023-08-03
Buncombe Co.
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Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn on 2023-08-03
Buncombe Co.
Comment: 		Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn on 2014-06-09
Avery Co.
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Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn on 2014-06-08
Watauga Co.
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