Microlinyphia pusilla is a small sheet-web weaving spider species belonging to the family Linyphiidae, characterized by its diminutive size and intricate web construction strategies.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Primarily found in temperate European regions, including woodlands, grasslands, gardens, and low vegetation areas with high humidity and moderate shade
Ecological Role
Plays a critical role in controlling insect populations, serving as an important predator in local ecosystems and contributing to invertebrate biodiversity
Morphology
SKIN COATTranslucent exoskeleton with light brown to grayish coloration, providing camouflage in vegetation
LIMBS WINGSEight thin, delicate legs adapted for navigating complex web structures and capturing small prey
HEAD SENSORYEight simple eyes arranged in two rows, sensitive to light and movement, enabling precise predatory behavior
BODY STRUCTUREExtremely small spider, typically 2-3 mm in body length, with slender elongated abdomen and cephalothorax
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: John Blackwall
