A small linyphiid spider species found in temperate European regions, characterized by its delicate web structure and minute body size.
ADSENSE SLOT
Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Woodland understory, forest floors, grasslands, and areas with dense ground vegetation, preferring humid and cool microenvironments with moderate leaf litter cover
Ecological Role
Plays a crucial role in controlling insect populations, serving as a predator in ground-level arthropod food webs and contributing to ecosystem balance
Morphology
SKIN COATPale brownish-gray exoskeleton with subtle color variations, providing camouflage in leaf litter and ground vegetation
LIMBS WINGSEight thin, relatively long legs adapted for navigating complex ground vegetation and web structures
HEAD SENSORYEight eyes arranged in two rows, with advanced sensory capabilities for detecting prey and environmental vibrations
BODY STRUCTURESmall spider, typically 2-3 mm in total body length, with slender and elongated abdomen and cephalothorax
