Amaurobius simlis

Amaurobius similis

''Amaurobius similis'' is a species of spider in the family Amaurobiidae. It is one of at least two common spiders found in houses known as lace-webbed spider. The specific name ''similis'' is based on its similarity to the species ''Amaurobius fenestralis''. Both are often found near windows, hence the specific name of ''A. fenestralis''.
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Appearance

The two species are difficult to distinguish: ''A. similis'' tends to be larger and darker in colouration when an adult, and prefers the indoors. Both species have V-shaped markings on their abdomens, with ''A. similis'' usually having four, and ''A. fenestralis'' two or three. Examination of the genitalia may be needed for precise identification.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassArachnida
OrderAraneae
FamilyAmaurobiidae
GenusAmaurobius
SpeciesA. similis