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Nesticus cellulanus

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Nesticus cellulanus is a spider species in the family Nesticidae, a group related to the cobweb spiders of the family Theridiidae. It occurs in parts of Europe and is associated with cool, damp, sheltered sites, including caves, cellars, and spaces under stones. The species is not necessarily restricted to cave interiors, so its ecology is broader than that of a strictly cave-bound spider.

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What kind of spider is Nesticus cellulanus?

Nesticus cellulanus is a spider in the family Nesticidae. Nesticids are related to the cobweb spiders in the family Theridiidae.

Where does Nesticus cellulanus usually live?

It is associated with cool, damp, sheltered places such as caves, cellars, and spaces beneath stones. These habitats provide the low-light conditions the species favors.

Is Nesticus cellulanus a cave spider?

It can live in caves, but it is not limited to caves. Records also associate it with cellars and other sheltered sites under stones.

Is Nesticus cellulanus related to cobweb spiders?

Yes. Nesticus cellulanus belongs to Nesticidae, a family closely related to Theridiidae, the family that includes many cobweb spiders.

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