Kellerspinne vs Zartspinne

Amaurobius ferox compared with Anyphaena accentuata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Kellerspinne Zartspinne
Kingdom same Animalia (Tier) Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class same Arachnida (Spinnentiere) Arachnida (Spinnentiere)
Order same Araneae (Webspinnen) Araneae (Webspinnen)
Family Amaurobiidae Anyphaenidae
Genus Amaurobius Anyphaena
Species Amaurobius ferox Anyphaena accentuata

Evolutionary Relationship

Kellerspinne and Zartspinne share a common ancestor at the Order level: Araneae. (Webspinnen)

Conservation Status

Kellerspinne

LC — Least Concern

Zartspinne

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Kellerspinne Zartspinne
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Kellerspinne

Habitat

Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Sweden, and United States.

Zartspinne

Habitat

Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

Kellerspinne

The Black Laceweaver (Amaurobius ferox) is a species in the genus Amaurobius. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Zartspinne

The Buzzing Spider (Anyphaena accentuata) is a species in the genus Anyphaena. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

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