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This (Maevia inclemens) is a common and colorful jumping spider that can be encountered throughout North America. The males have two forms using different courting displays with equality success in mating.
The “tufted” form is black with three tufts across the head and pale legs. The “gray” form has black and white stripes over the legs and body with orange palps. This form does not have tufts. Females grow to 8mm and males grow to [6.5mm](http://6.5mm ) in length.
They have excellent vision with large main eyes in the front. The three smaller eyes are on the side of the head. The small eyes are responsible for the detection of motion. These spiders use their eyes for hunting, finding mates, and avoiding threats.
This (Maevia inclemens) is a common and colorful jumping spider that can be encountered throughout North America. The males have two forms using different courting displays with equality success in mating.
The “tufted” form is black with three tufts across the head and pale legs. The “gray” form has black and white stripes over the legs and body with orange palps. This form does not have tufts. Females grow to 8mm and males grow to [6.5mm](http://6.5mm ) in length.
They have excellent vision with large main eyes in the front. The three smaller eyes are on the side of the head. The small eyes are responsible for the detection of motion. These spiders use their eyes for hunting, finding mates, and avoiding threats.