| Lepthyphantes minutus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| 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. Despite its name it is one of the larger species of Lepthyphantes. It is found throughout Northern Europe.
The body length excluding legs is about 3 to 4 millimetres (0.12 to 0.16 in). The carapace is dark brown. The abdomen typically has black pattern with gold spots, and the legs are annulated, distinguishing it from similar species. The palpal patella of the male has a large spine, which is thicker than those on its legs.
Lepthyphantes minutus is usually found on tree trunks, under logs, or around houses.
References
- ^ Roberts, Michael J. (1996) Collins Field Guide - Spiders of Britain and Northern Europe, Collins, ISBN 978-0-00-219981-0, p. 358
- ^ 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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| Lepthyphantes minutus |
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