Lepthyphantes minutus | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
Class: | Arachnida |
Order: | Araneae |
Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
Family: | Linyphiidae |
Genus: | Lepthyphantes |
Species: | L. minutus
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Binomial name | |
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]