A small linyphiid spider species found predominantly in temperate forest and grassland ecosystems across Europe, characterized by intricate web-building behaviors and minute body size.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Woodland understory, grasslands, forest edges, low vegetation zones with dense ground cover, typically at elevations between 0-1,500 m above sea level
Ecological Role
Key predator in micro-arthropod food webs, controlling insect populations and serving as prey for larger predators like birds and small mammals
Morphology
SKIN COATPale brown to grayish exoskeleton, providing camouflage in woodland environments
LIMBS WINGSEight slender legs with fine sensory hairs, adapted for rapid movement through dense vegetation
HEAD SENSORYEight simple eyes arranged in two rows, high visual acuity for detecting prey and predators
BODY STRUCTURESmall spider, body length 2-3 mm, with elongated abdomen and compact cephalothorax
