Three-lined Maevia
Paramaevia poultoni
This record describes Paramaevia poultoni (species). Recorded family: Salticidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Paramaevia poultoni is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is found in the United States.
Identification notes
Palp Epigynum
Wikipedia reference for Paramaevia poultoni: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paramaevia_poultoni.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae (Spiders)
- Family
- Salticidae (Jumping Spiders)
- Genus
- Paramaevia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Arizona and Texas as well as northeastern Mexico.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Paramaevia poultoni (Peckham & Peckham, 1901)
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Paramaevia poultoni. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
As of 2023, 51,673 spider species in 136 families have been recorded, though an estimated 150,000 species exist. Spiders rank 7th in total species diversity among all organism orders. Only 0.5% of spider species pose any risk to human health.
Ecological role of the group
Spider venom contains complex peptides with diverse pharmacological activities, making them valuable for drug development research. Spiders produce up to 7 types of silk from specialized glands. Spider silk genes have been inserted into mammals and plants for biotech applications.
Economic and practical significance of the group
The global spider community kills an estimated 400-800 million tons of prey annually (2017 study). Spiders provide billions of dollars in natural pest control for agriculture. Spider silk is 5× stronger than steel of the same diameter, driving a biomaterials research industry.
Recorded sources for this group: World Spider Catalog, PNAS, Nature, ScienceDirect. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Three-lined Maevia (7)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kevin Pfeiffer; Additional contributions by Jeff Hollenbeck , cheins , Mike Quinn , Dick Walton
Frequently Asked Questions About Three-lined Maevia
What is Three-lined Maevia?
Three-lined Maevia (Paramaevia poultoni) is a species in the family Salticidae, within the order Araneae.
How big is Three-lined Maevia?
6-10 mm (BG data)
How do you identify Three-lined Maevia?
Palp Epigynum
Where is Three-lined Maevia found?
Range: Arizona and Texas as well as northeastern Mexico.