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Dark sheetweb spider

Dark sheetweb spider

Euprosthenopsis pulchella

A species of Sheetweb pisaurids, Also known as Dark sheetwebber

This arachnid exemplifies a masterful adaptation to semi-aquatic environments. It boasts a unique technique involving its silk to traverse water surfaces, skillfully capturing prey with a degree of agility that belies its delicate form. Beneath the water's shimmer, dark sheetweb spider employs a specialized breathing method to stay submerged for significant periods, leveraging its aquatic prowess to evade predators and ambush its own targets with precision.

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Attributes of Dark sheetweb spider
Adult Food Sources
Insects, flies, mosquitoes, small moths, other small spiders
Larva Food Source
Small arthropods, fruit flies, springtails, aphids, mites
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
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Predators of Dark sheetweb spider Larvae
Frogs, toads, birds, larger spiders, ants, beetles
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Predators of Adult Dark sheetweb spider
Birds, lizards, monkeys, larger spiders
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Scientific Classification of Dark sheetweb spider
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Youth Habitat of Dark sheetweb spider
Freshwater Habitats
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Adult Habitat of Dark sheetweb spider
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Dark sheetweb spider
Mild weather with no strong winds or heavy rain, as these conditions are suitable for dark sheetweb spider to build webs and hunt.
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How and Where Can You Find Dark sheetweb spider at Different Life Stages
Egg Dark sheetweb spider egg sacs are often found hidden in crevices or attached to vegetation. Look for these silken sacs in sheltered locations, such as under leaves or rocks.
Juvenile Young dark sheetweb spider spiderlings disperse shortly after emerging and can be found near their hatching site. Search for them by looking closely at the underside of leaves and small twigs.
Juvenile dark sheetweb spider are larger and start to exhibit hunting behaviors. They can be found near water sources with ample vegetation where they build their webs. Seek them out by searching around the edges of ponds or streams.
Adult Adult dark sheetweb spider may be found on or near their complex webs waiting for prey. They often position their webs in open, sunny spots near water. To locate them, search for webs across gaps in vegetation or between branches overhanging water.
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