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Zelotes apricorum

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Zelotes apricorum is a ground spider in the family Gnaphosidae, first described by the German arachnologist Ludwig Carl Christian Koch in 1870. Like other gnaphosids, it builds no capture web, instead hunting prey actively at night and sheltering by day in silken retreats under stones or plant litter. It is associated with open, dry, sun-exposed habitats, as its scientific name, from the Latin apricus ('sunny'), suggests, and it is recorded from Europe. Members of the genus Zelotes are typically small, dark, and glossy in appearance.

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What is Zelotes apricorum?

Zelotes apricorum is a ground spider in the family Gnaphosidae. The German arachnologist Ludwig Carl Christian Koch first described it in 1870.

Does Zelotes apricorum build a web to catch prey?

No. Like other gnaphosid ground spiders, it actively hunts prey instead of using a capture web. It typically shelters during the day in a silken retreat.

When does Zelotes apricorum hunt?

It is mainly a nocturnal active hunter. During daylight, it can remain hidden in a silken retreat under stones, debris, or other cover.

What family does Zelotes apricorum belong to?

It belongs to Gnaphosidae, commonly called the ground-spider family. Many gnaphosids have ground-running habits, hunt without capture webs, and use silk retreats for shelter.

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