A medium-sized orb-weaving spider characterized by its distinctive marbled color pattern and intricate circular web construction in woodland and forest edge environments.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Temperate forest edges, woodland margins, gardens, and areas with dense herbaceous vegetation across Europe and North America, typically at elevations between 0-1,500 meters.
Ecological Role
Plays a crucial role in controlling insect populations, serving as both predator and prey in forest ecosystem food webs, with significant impact on local arthropod biodiversity.
Morphology
SKIN COATExoskeleton with intricate color camouflage enabling effective predation and predator avoidance
LIMBS WINGSEight legs adapted for web construction and rapid movement, approximately 20-30 mm in total leg span
HEAD SENSORYEight eyes arranged in two rows, providing wide-angle visual perception for detecting prey and predators
BODY STRUCTURERobust body with abdomen typically 10-15 mm in length, exhibiting complex marbled color patterns of white, yellow, orange, and brown
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: James Henry Emerton (1847 – 1931)
