Appearance
The males have bold black stripes, but the females have uniform coloration. The stripes are not known to confer any advantage.Habitat
"Habronattus pyrrithrix" is found in grassy areas covered in plant material or by bodies of water. They feed on various prey, including flies, caterpillars, aphids, and other spiders. They display a color preference when foraging by avoiding yellow or red-colored prey. This may be because red and yellow colors are linked with prey that are capable of utilizing chemical defenses, such as ladybugs, and may be harmful if consumed by predators.Food
"Habronattus pyrrithrix" is found in grassy areas covered in plant material or by bodies of water. They feed on various prey, including flies, caterpillars, aphids, and other spiders. They display a color preference when foraging by avoiding yellow or red-colored prey. This may be because red and yellow colors are linked with prey that are capable of utilizing chemical defenses, such as ladybugs, and may be harmful if consumed by predators.References:
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