A small linyphiid spider species characterized by uniform coloration and delicate web-building behavior, commonly found in temperate forest and grassland ecosystems across Europe.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Primarily inhabits ground-level vegetation, leaf litter, low shrubs, and herbaceous understory in temperate forests, grasslands, and meadows with moderate humidity and dense vegetation cover.
Ecological Role
Plays a crucial role in controlling insect populations, serving as an important predator in terrestrial arthropod food webs, and contributing to ecosystem balance through invertebrate population regulation.
Morphology
SKIN COATUniform grayish-brown or light brown exoskeleton providing camouflage in vegetation
LIMBS WINGSEight thin, agile legs adapted for navigating complex vegetation and constructing intricate sheet-like webs
HEAD SENSORYWell-developed compound eyes arranged in two rows, enhanced sensory capabilities for detecting prey and navigating complex vegetation environments
BODY STRUCTURESmall spider, typically 2-4 mm in body length, with slender and elongated body design characteristic of sheet-web weaving linyphiids
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: John Blackwall
