Megahexura

Megahexura is a genus of spiders in the family Mecicobothriidae. These spiders are found in the United States, specifically in the Pacific Northwest.

• Taxonomy: Megahexura belongs to the family Mecicobothriidae, which is a family of primitive mygalomorph spiders. These spiders are sometimes referred to as "dwarf tarantulas" or "reticulated funnel-web spiders" due to their small size and web-building habits.

• Description: Spiders in the Megahexura genus are relatively small, dark-colored spiders. Like other mecicobothriids, they possess characteristic features such as only two spinnerets and a rastellum (a rake-like structure on the chelicerae used for digging). Precise morphological details require observation of specimens and comparison with published taxonomic descriptions.

• Habitat and Distribution: Megahexura species are endemic to the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. They typically inhabit moist environments in forests, often constructing their webs in soil or under leaf litter.

• Behavior: These spiders construct small, funnel-shaped webs in the soil or amongst leaf litter. They are ambush predators, waiting for prey to come into contact with their webs before attacking.

• Species: As of the last major update of spider taxonomy, the genus Megahexura includes identified species. Current taxonomic resources should be consulted for the most up-to-date listing.