Mouse spider — size comparison

The mouse spider has a dark carapace and velvety greyish abdomen with soft-fur-like hairs. It occurs beneath bark, in wood crevices and buildings. Widespread, s

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Length

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Mouse spider

Scotophaeus blackwalli

9,5 mmAdult female
Body length

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The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Mouse spiderBody length9.5 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

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Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Mouse spider — size comparison — facts and sources

The mouse spider has a dark carapace and velvety greyish abdomen with soft-fur-like hairs. It occurs beneath bark, in wood crevices and buildings. Widespread, some populations outside its native area reflect human transport.

It actively hunts small invertebrates without capture webs. Hair helps recognise its general form, but similar congeners require closer examination.

Measurement sources