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Mesh Web Weaver (Dictyna arundinacea)

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description Mesh Web Weaver (Dictyna arundinacea) Overview

Mesh Web Weaver is a common name used for Dictyna arundinacea, a small cribellate spider in the family Dictynidae. The species is widespread in Europe and the wider Palearctic, with more occasional records in boreal parts of North America. It builds a dense, woolly mesh web over the upper surfaces or tips of leaves and other vegetation, where the web and the spider can be difficult to notice.

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What is the scientific name of Mesh Web Weaver?

Mesh Web Weaver is the common name for Dictyna arundinacea. It is a small cribellate spider in the family Dictynidae.

Where is Mesh Web Weaver found?

Dictyna arundinacea is widespread in Europe and across the wider Palearctic. It also has more occasional records in boreal parts of North America.

What kind of web does Mesh Web Weaver build?

It builds a dense, woolly mesh web rather than a classic large orb web. The web is associated with the spider's cribellate silk, which has a distinctive fuzzy texture.

Is Mesh Web Weaver a large spider?

No, it is a small spider. Its compact size and dense web are more useful identification clues than expecting the large circular web associated with orb-weaver spiders.

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