description Pholcus opilionoides Overview
Pholcus opilionoides is an accepted species of cellar spider in the family Pholcidae, described by Schrank in 1781. Adults have a body about 4.0-5.5 mm long and long legs that can make the spider resemble a harvestman. The World Spider Catalog records it in Europe, the Caucasus, and Egypt, with introductions to Canada and the United States; European records include rocky habitats, hollow trees, forest ground layers, and cellars. ([World Spider Catalog](https://wsc.nmbe.ch/species/26573); [Spiders of Europe](https://araneae.nmbe.ch/data/945))
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How good is Pholcus opilionoides?
Pholcus opilionoides scores 4.41/10 (Poor) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Spider category.
What are the best alternatives to Pholcus opilionoides?
See our alternatives page for Pholcus opilionoides for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Theridiosoma gemmosum (Ray Spider), Cave Orbweaver (Meta menardi), Gibbaranea bituberculata (Humpbacked Orb Weaver).
How does Pholcus opilionoides compare to Theridiosoma gemmosum (Ray Spider)?
See our detailed comparison of Pholcus opilionoides vs Theridiosoma gemmosum (Ray Spider) with scores, features, and an AI-powered verdict.
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