Dictyna arundinacea explained

Dictyna arundinacea is a species of spider belonging to the family Dictynidae.^{[1] [2]} It has a holarctic distribution; It is found throughout Britain and northern Europe.

The body length excluding legs is about 2 to 3.5 mm, the females being slightly larger than the males. The carapace is dark brown. The head is covered with five rows of white hairs. The abdomen has a pattern of white hairs with a gap in the cardiac region and at the rear.^[3] The legs are brownish yellow.

Dictyna arundinacea normally builds webs in the dried heads of plants and on gorse and heather, but they can build on walls and other objects.^{[4] [5]}

External links

• Dictyna arundinacea, Spider and Harvestman Recording Scheme website
• Dictyna arundinacea, Eurospiders.com

Notes and References

1. Roberts, Michael J. (1996) Collins Field Guide - Spiders of Britain and Northern Europe, Collins,, p. 83
2. Jones, Dick (1989) A Guide to Spiders of Britain and Northern Europe (revised edition), Hamlyn,, p. 54
3. Savory, Theodore (1945) The Spiders & Allied Orders of the British Isles, Warne, p. 82
4. News: Rob . Waugh . Horror as spiders invade farm – and wrap everything in webs full of 'spiderlings' . 9 November 2016 . Metro.co.uk . 9 November 2016.
5. Web site: Small English Town OVERRUN by spiders - OMG! - Viral Vortex . 2016-11-14 . 2016-11-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161115010825/http://viraltrafficvortex.com/small-english-town-overrun-spiders-omg/ . dead .