Biology:Lepthyphantes minutus
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Short description: Species of spider
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Scientific classification 
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| Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: | Animalia |
| Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: | Arthropoda |
| Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: | Chelicerata |
| Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: | Arachnida |
| Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: | Araneae |
| Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: | Araneomorphae |
| Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: | Linyphiidae |
| Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: | Lepthyphantes |
| Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: | <div style="display:inline" class="script error: no such module "taxobox ranks".">L. minutus |
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| Lepthyphantes minutus Blackwall, 1833
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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]
Lepthyphantes minutus is usually found on tree trunks, under logs, or around houses.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Roberts, Michael J. (1996) Collins Field Guide - Spiders of Britain and Northern Europe, Collins, ISBN 978-0-00-219981-0, p. 358
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 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
Wikidata ☰ Q1764414 entry
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