Lepthyphantes minutus
| Lepthyphantes minutus | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Family: | Linyphiidae |
| Genus: | Lepthyphantes |
| Species: | L. minutus |
| Binomial name | |
| Lepthyphantes minutus Blackwall, 1833 | |
Lepthyphantes minutus is a species of spider belonging to the family Linyphiidae.[1][2] Despite its name it is one of the larger species of Lepthyphantes.[1] It is found throughout Northern Europe.[1][2]
The body length excluding legs is about 3 to 4 millimetres (0.12 to 0.16 in).[1][2] The carapace is dark brown.[2] The abdomen typically has black pattern with gold spots, and the legs are annulated, distinguishing it from similar species.[2] The palpal patella of the male has a large spine, which is thicker than those on its legs.[3]
L. minutus is usually found on tree trunks, under logs, or around houses.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Roberts, Michael J. (1996) Collins Field Guide - Spiders of Britain and Northern Europe, Collins, ISBN 978-0-00-219981-0, p. 358
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Jones, Dick (1989) A Guide to Spiders of Britain and Northern Europe (revised edition), Hamlyn, ISBN 0-600-56710-9, p. 286
- ↑ Savory, Theodore (1945) The Spiders & Allied Orders of the British Isles, Warne, p. 112
External links
- Lepthyphantes minutus, Spider and Harvestman Recording Scheme website
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