Asagena phalerata (Panzer, 1801)
Description
Embolus very long. Epigyne with ± circular groove, its anterior margin with backwardly directed process. Prosoma black-brown, strongly wrinkled. Sternum black-brown, strongly wrinkled. Chelicerae shiny black. Legs reddish yellow, short and robust. Tibia I-IV with broad, darker rings. Opisthosoma black, dorsally with white or yellow pattern (rarely missing).
Body length male: 4.5-5 mmBody length female: 4.5-5.7 mm
Additional information
In sunny places with scarce plant growth, natural dry localities, directly on the ground, up to and above 2000 m
Frequency: Locally frequent
Distribution
Phenology
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Figures
Pedipalp
(Azheganova 1968)
Pedipalp
(Knoflach 1996a)
Pedipalp, ventral view
(Knoflach 1996a)
Pedipalp, ventral view
(Wiehle 1937)
Pedipalp
(Knoflach 1996a)
Pedipalp
(Locket & Millidge 1953)
Pedipalp
(Wiehle 1937)
Epigyne
(Roberts 1995)
Epigyne
(Wiehle 1937)
Epigyne
(Locket & Millidge 1953)
Vulva
(Azheganova 1968)
Vulva, ventral view
(Knoflach 1996a)
Vulva, dorsal view
(Knoflach 1996a)
Vulva
(Wiehle 1937)
Habitus
(Locket & Millidge 1953)
Habitus
(Wiehle 1937)
Distribution List
References
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