description Drassodes lapidosus Overview
Drassodes lapidosus is a species of ground spider in the family Gnaphosidae, the group commonly called stealthy ground spiders. Walckenaer described the species in 1802, and the World Spider Catalog lists it as the type species of the genus Drassodes. It is associated with Europe and parts of Asia, and British arachnological references describe it as living in a silken retreat beneath large stones, where its ground-dwelling behavior distinguishes it from web-building spiders.
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What kind of spider is Drassodes lapidosus?
Drassodes lapidosus is a ground spider in the family Gnaphosidae. Gnaphosids are commonly called stealthy ground spiders because many hunt on or near the ground.
Who described Drassodes lapidosus?
Walckenaer described Drassodes lapidosus in 1802. The species is associated with Europe.
Why is Drassodes lapidosus important in spider taxonomy?
The World Spider Catalog lists Drassodes lapidosus as the type species of the genus Drassodes. A type species anchors the scientific identity of its genus.
Where is Drassodes lapidosus found?
The species is associated with Europe and lives as a ground spider. It belongs to the family Gnaphosidae, a group known for stealthy ground hunting.
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