- Microlinyphia pusilla
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Microlinyphia pusilla Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Arachnida Order: Araneae Suborder: Araneomorphae Family: Linyphiidae Genus: Microlinyphia Species: M. pusilla Binomial name Microlinyphia pusilla
Sundevall, 1830Microlinyphia pusilla is a species of spider belonging to the family Linyphiidae. It has a Holarctic distribution.
This species displays strong sexual dimorphism: The male is black and shiny with a narrow abdomen, with a body length (excluding legs) of around 5 mm; The female is slightly larger with a much plumper, slivery abdomen bearing a leaf-shaped black mark. This spider constructs a small hammock-shaped web in vegetation near the ground.
References
- Preston-Mafham, Ken (1998). Spiders: Compact Study Guide and Identifier. Angus Books. ISBN 978-1-904594-93-2.
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