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Agelena labyrinthica

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Agelena labyrinthica is a funnel-weaving spider found across much of Europe and in open grassland and similar habitats. It constructs a broad, horizontal sheet web, usually anchored to grasses or low vegetation, with a retreat that narrows into a funnel of silk. The spider waits in this shelter and runs onto the sheet when prey reaches the web, a behavior associated with its labyrinthine web structure.

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What type of web does Agelena labyrinthica build?

Agelena labyrinthica builds a broad, horizontal sheet web across grasses or low vegetation. The sheet leads into a narrowing funnel-shaped retreat made of silk.

Where is Agelena labyrinthica found?

It is found across much of Europe. Open grassland and similar habitats with low vegetation are typical places to encounter its web.

How does Agelena labyrinthica catch prey?

The spider waits in the funnel retreat and reacts when prey reaches the sheet. It then moves across the web to capture prey rather than relying on a sticky orb web.

Is Agelena labyrinthica an orb-weaving spider?

No. It is a funnel-weaving spider whose web is a horizontal sheet with a funnel retreat, not a circular orb web.

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