Kellerspinne vs Nesselseide
Amaurobius ferox compared with Cuscuta europaea
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Kellerspinne | Nesselseide |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Tier) | Plantae (Pflanzen) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Arachnida (Spinnentiere) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Araneae (Webspinnen) | Solanales (Nachtschattenartige) |
| Family | Amaurobiidae | Convolvulaceae |
| Genus | Amaurobius | Cuscuta |
| Species | Amaurobius ferox | Cuscuta europaea |
Conservation Status
Kellerspinne
LC — Least ConcernNesselseide
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Kellerspinne | Nesselseide |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Kellerspinne
Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.
Distributed across Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Sweden, and United States.
Nesselseide
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.
Widely distributed across Asia (Bhutan, Turkey), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).
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.
Nesselseide
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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