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Tegenaria parietina is a large species of funnel weaver spider commonly found in Europe and parts of Central Asia. The spider is notable for its considerable leg span, which can help distinguish it from other species in the Tegenaria genus. It frequently builds its sheet webs inside and around older European buildings, where it seeks shelter. The species is of interest to arachnologists studying urban-dwelling spider populations and their distribution.
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Where is Tegenaria parietina commonly found?
Tegenaria parietina is commonly found in Europe and parts of Central Asia. It often builds webs around buildings and other sheltered structures.
What kind of web does Tegenaria parietina build?
It builds a sheet web connected to a funnel-shaped retreat. The spider’s funnel-weaver lifestyle is reflected in its common placement within the Tegenaria group.
How large is Tegenaria parietina?
It is considered a large funnel weaver, especially because of its considerable leg span. Leg span can help distinguish it from other species in the Tegenaria genus.
What does the name Tegenaria parietina refer to?
Tegenaria parietina is the scientific name of a European and Central Asian funnel-weaver spider. It is associated with sheet webs and sheltered habitats near buildings.
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