A small ground-dwelling lycosid spider characterized by distinctive black palps and rapid hunting behavior, native to European temperate regions.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Terrestrial ecosystems including grasslands, forest floors, heathlands, and low vegetation zones with moderate humidity and temperature ranges between 5-25°C.
Ecological Role
Key predator in ground invertebrate food webs, controlling insect populations and serving as prey for larger predators like birds and small mammals.
Morphology
SKIN COATExoskeleton with brown to dark gray coloration, providing camouflage in ground vegetation
LIMBS WINGSEight legs adapted for rapid ground movement, covered in sensory setae for detecting environmental vibrations
HEAD SENSORYEight eyes arranged in three rows, providing excellent peripheral vision for hunting
BODY STRUCTURESmall spider, typically 4-8 mm in body length, with robust cephalothorax and elongated abdomen
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Thomas Shahan from USA
