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Long-jawed Orb-weaver spider

Tetragnatha extensa

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Description:

T. extensa has an elongated, cream-coloured body. Males are smaller than females, at around 9 mm body length, compared to 11 mm for females. The four pairs of legs are very long, and dark yellow. The torax is orange and the abdomen dark yellow with a pattern.

Habitat:

Next to forest path, with its net in bushes.

Reference Links:

Tetragnatha extensa, Long-jawed Orb-weaver Spiders - Tetragnatha extensa - UK Safari

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Biodiversity in Belgium

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PublishedAugust 10, 2014

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