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]

Lepthyphantes minutus
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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

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

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  1. ^ a b c d Roberts, Michael J. (1996) Collins Field Guide - Spiders of Britain and Northern Europe, Collins, ISBN 978-0-00-219981-0, p. 358
  2. ^ a b c d e f Jones, Dick (1989) A Guide to Spiders of Britain and Northern Europe (revised edition), Hamlyn, ISBN 0-600-56710-9, p. 286
  3. ^ Savory, Theodore (1945) The Spiders & Allied Orders of the British Isles, Warne, p. 112
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