Black Bent vs Furrow Orbweaver
Agrostis gigantea compared with Larinioides cornutus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black Bent | Furrow Orbweaver |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Arachnida (Arachnids) |
| Order | Poales (Grasses) | Araneae (Araneae) |
| Family | Poaceae (Grass Family) | Araneidae |
| Genus | Agrostis | Larinioides |
| Species | Agrostis gigantea | Larinioides cornutus |
Conservation Status
Black Bent
LC — Least ConcernFurrow Orbweaver
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black Bent | Furrow Orbweaver |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black Bent
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (11 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries).
Furrow Orbweaver
Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.
Found across Europe (4 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).
Black Bent
The Black Bent (Agrostis gigantea) is a species in the genus Agrostis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Furrow Orbweaver
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 6 countries:
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