Agyneta proxima
| Agyneta proxima | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Linyphiidae |
| Genus: | Agyneta |
| Species: | A. proxima
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| Binomial name | |
| Agyneta proxima (Millidge, 1991)
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Agyneta proxima is a species of spider in the family Linyphiidae, commonly known as sheet weavers due to the flat, sheet-like webs they construct. The species was first described by British arachnologist A. F. Millidge in 1991.[1]
Taxonomy
Agyneta proxima belongs to the genus Agyneta, a large and widespread genus within the Linyphiidae family. Members of this genus are distinguished primarily by the detailed morphology of their genitalia.[2] A. proxima was included in a comprehensive taxonomic revision of South American Linyphiidae by Millidge.[1]
Description
Although detailed measurements specific to A. proxima are limited, Millidge's original description includes the key features used to distinguish the species, including male palpal structure and female epigynum morphology.[1] These characteristics are consistent with diagnostic methods used in Linyphiidae taxonomy.[3]
Distribution and Habitat
Agyneta proxima is known to occur in Colombia.[2] Although specific locality data are not widely available, it is presumed to inhabit moist forest ecosystems, as is common for many Linyphiidae species.[4]
Ecology and Behavior
Like other members of the Linyphiidae family, A. proxima likely builds sheet webs close to the ground and preys on small arthropods. These spiders are considered beneficial in ecosystems for their role in pest control.[5]
Conservation
As of May 2025, Agyneta proxima has not been assessed by the IUCN. Its conservation status remains unknown due to the scarcity of data.[6] More field research would be needed to evaluate its population trends and habitat stability.
See also
References
- ^ a b c Millidge, A. F. (1991). "Further linyphiid spiders (Araneae) from South America". Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History. 205: 1–199.
- ^ a b "Agyneta". wsc.nmbe.ch. World Spider Catalog. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
- ^ Ubick, Darryl (2005). Spiders of North America: An Identification Manual. American Arachnological Society. ISBN 9780977143900.
- ^ Cardoso, Pedro; Schmidt, Yuri (2009). "Biogeography and conservation of Iberian spiders". Biological Conservation. 142 (8): 1692–1700. doi:10.1016/j.biocon.2009.03.023.
- ^ Foelix, Rainer F. (2010). Biology of Spiders (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780199734825.
- ^ "The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species". IUCN. Retrieved 29 May 2025.