Agroeca brunnea is a small ground-dwelling spider species belonging to the Liocranidae family, characterized by its brown coloration and ground-based hunting behavior.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Temperate forest floors, leaf litter, low vegetation, and ground-level microhabitats across European regions, particularly in woodland and grassland ecosystems
Ecological Role
Plays a crucial role in controlling insect populations, serving as a predator in ground-level food webs and contributing to ecological balance in terrestrial ecosystems
Morphology
SKIN COATMottled brown exoskeleton providing excellent camouflage in forest floor environments
LIMBS WINGSEight slender legs with fine sensory hairs, adapted for rapid movement across ground surfaces
HEAD SENSORYEight simple eyes arranged in two rows, sensitive to light and movement, enhanced spatial perception for ground hunting
BODY STRUCTURESmall spider, typically 5-8 mm in body length, with elongated cephalothorax and abdomen, brown to dark brown exoskeleton
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Danny S.
