Provence arachnid: labyrinth spider

Labyrinth spider: illustrated description

  • The labyrinth spider thrives in dry, sunny environments, which is why it is so common in Provence.
  • It is commonly found in low vegetation. The most striking feature is its large, intricate spider web, which forms a tunnel at the base and widens out like a funnel.
  • The average length of a labyrinth spider can be up to 14 mm.
  • The labyrinth spider is easily identified by the ‘fishbone’ pattern on the back of its abdomen.

This video was taken in Montbrun Les Bains in July 2024. It shows a labyrinth spider checking on an insect caught in its web.

Labyrinth spider (Provence, France, 2024)

Labyrinth spider: scientific classification

  • Domain: Biota
  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Arthropoda
  • Class: Arachnida
  • Order: Araneae
  • Family: Agelenidae
  • Genus: Agelena
  • Species: Agelena labyrintica
Sources:
"Quelle est cette araignée ?" de M. BAEHR & H. BELLMANN aux éditions Vigot
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