A small sheet web spider belonging to the Linyphiidae family, characterized by its minute size and delicate web-spinning capabilities in ground-level vegetation.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Predominantly found in temperate grasslands, meadows, low-growing herbaceous environments, and forest floor understories across Europe, particularly in cool, moist regions with dense vegetation.
Ecological Role
Critical microhabitat predator, controlling small invertebrate populations, contributing to ecological balance in ground-level ecosystems, and serving as prey for larger predators.
Morphology
SKIN COATPale brownish-gray exoskeleton, providing camouflage in herbaceous environments
LIMBS WINGSEight thin, delicate legs adapted for navigating dense vegetation, with fine sensory hairs for detecting environmental stimuli
HEAD SENSORYEight simple eyes arranged in two rows, high visual acuity for detecting small prey movements
BODY STRUCTUREExtremely small spider, typically measuring 1.5-2.5 mm in body length, with slender, elongated abdomen and cephalothorax
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: John Blackwall
