Bug FAQGreen Huntsman Spider
Micrommata virescens · Order: Araneae · Family: Sparassidae
Also called: Green Spider
Female green huntsman spiders are 12 to 16 mm long, while males are 7 to 10 mm. They live in forest edges, dry meadows and damp woodland clearings, preferring grass and low tree branches. They are active during the day and females can lay eggs from May through September.
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How to recognize it
Females have a bright green cephalothorax and long legs, with a lighter green abdomen marked by a darker green stripe.
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Size
Female body length reaches 12 to 16 mm; males are about 7 to 10 mm long.
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Where it lives
They are found at forest edges, in dry meadows, and in damp woodland clearings and rides, favoring grass and lower tree branches.
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Life cycle
They grow slowly, taking about 18 months to reach maturity. Eggs hatch after roughly four weeks, producing 40 to 50 spiderlings.
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When you see it
These spiders are mainly active during daylight hours. Females are fertile from May through September.
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Questions people ask
When are green huntsman spiders active?
They are mainly diurnal, being active during the day.
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When do female green huntsman spiders lay eggs?
Females are fertile from May through September.
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How long does it take for a green huntsman spider to mature?
They take about 18 months to reach maturity.
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What do green huntsman spider eggs hatch into?
Eggs hatch after about four weeks, producing 40 to 50 young spiders.
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Same family (Sparassidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micrommata_virescens
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