A small ground-dwelling wolf spider species native to Europe, characterized by its agile hunting behavior and mottled brown camouflage coloration.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Grasslands, agricultural fields, forest edges, meadows, and low vegetation zones across temperate European regions, typically in areas with dense ground cover
Ecological Role
Key predator in ground-level ecosystems, controlling insect populations and serving as prey for larger predators like birds and small mammals
Morphology
SKIN COATHard chitinous exoskeleton with camouflage coloration matching ground vegetation
LIMBS WINGSEight robust legs adapted for rapid ground movement, covered in sensory hairs for detecting vibrations and prey movement
HEAD SENSORYEight eyes arranged in three rows, providing excellent peripheral and directional vision for hunting, sensitive chemoreceptors on palps
BODY STRUCTURESmall spider with compact body, approximately 5-8 mm in length, robust exoskeleton with cryptic brown-gray patterning
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: AfroBrazilian
