Alcmena (genus)
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Alcmena is a genus of jumping spiders.
[edit] Name
The genus name is derived from Alcmena, the mother of Heracles in Greek mythology.
[edit] Species
- Alcmena amabilis C. L. Koch, 1846 — Mexico
- Alcmena psittacina C. L. Koch, 1846 — Brazil
- Alcmena trifasciata Caporiacco, 1954 — French Guiana
- Alcmena tristis Mello-Leitão, 1945 — Argentina
- Alcmena vittata Karsch, 1880 — Venezuela
