title: Neon levis
text: # Neon levis
  
  Neon levis is a jumping spider with palearctic distribution, occurring in Southern and Western Europe, northern Africa and Xinjiang (China). Females reach a size of up to 3 mm, males up to 2.5 mm. They are of a light yellowish-brown color, the legs having a light-dark annulation. Adult animals can be found in Germany from March to July.
  
  These spiders occur in sunny, dry locations with little vegetation. In Germany the species is considered endangered.
  
  ## Name
  
  The species name is derived from Latin laevis "smooth, light".
  
  