description Neriene radiata Overview
Neriene radiata is a species of sheet-weaving spider commonly called the bowl-and-doily spider. Charles Athanase Walckenaer described the species in 1841. It constructs a distinctive web with a domed or bowl-shaped upper section and a flatter sheet below, where the spider can capture small flying prey. The species is associated with the Holarctic region and occurs in habitats that support low vegetation or forest-edge web sites.
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What is Neriene radiata commonly called?
Neriene radiata is commonly called the bowl-and-doily spider. It is a sheet-weaving spider known for the shape of its web.
Who described Neriene radiata?
Charles Athanase Walckenaer described the species in 1841. The scientific name places it within the genus Neriene.
What does a Neriene radiata web look like?
The web has a domed or bowl-shaped upper section above a flatter sheet. The spider can stay beneath or within the structure while using the sheet to intercept prey.
How does Neriene radiata catch prey?
The spider relies on its sheet web to catch small flying or crawling insects. Vibrations in the web help it detect prey and locate where to move.
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