Evarcha arcuata is a small jumping spider species endemic to Europe, known for its distinctive hunting behavior and remarkable visual acuity.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Found in temperate forest edges, grasslands, gardens, and woodland clearings across Northern and Central Europe, typically at elevations between 0-1000 meters.
Ecological Role
Plays a crucial role in controlling insect populations, serving as a predator of small flying and crawling invertebrates in its ecosystem.
Morphology
SKIN COATTypically brown or gray with intricate camouflage patterns, providing natural concealment in vegetation
LIMBS WINGSShort, powerful jumping legs enabling precise predatory leaps up to 50 times body length
HEAD SENSORYLarge, forward-facing primary eyes providing exceptional visual hunting capabilities, with excellent depth perception and motion tracking
BODY STRUCTURESmall spider with compact body, typically 5-8 mm in length, characterized by a robust cephalothorax and compact abdomen
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: David Danielzik
