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Haplodrassus signifer

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Haplodrassus signifer is a ground spider in the family Gnaphosidae, described by Carl Ludwig Koch in 1839. It has a red-brown prosoma, darker eye region and chelicerae, brighter legs, and copper-colored hairs on the abdomen; recorded body lengths are 4.7 to 7.4 mm for males and 5.1 to 11.8 mm for females. The species occurs across a broad Holarctic range and uses habitats including dry meadows, heathland, open woodland, lawns, sand, and stony ground.

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What is Haplodrassus signifer?

Haplodrassus signifer is a ground spider in the family Gnaphosidae. Carl Ludwig Koch described the species in 1839.

How large is Haplodrassus signifer?

Recorded body lengths are about 4.7 to 7.4 millimeters for males, with females generally larger in the available descriptions. Exact size varies by sex and specimen.

What does Haplodrassus signifer look like?

It has a red-brown prosoma, a darker eye region and chelicerae, brighter legs, and copper-colored hairs on the abdomen. These features help distinguish it from other small ground spiders.

Where does Haplodrassus signifer hunt?

As a ground spider, Haplodrassus signifer is associated with hunting on or close to the ground rather than relying on a large capture web. Gnaphosid spiders commonly shelter under stones, litter, or other cover during the day.

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