''Amaurobius erberi'' is a
species of
spider in the family
Amaurobiidae, found in Europe and the Canary Islands.
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''A. erberi'' is very similar to '']A. similis
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'' and '' A. fenestralis'' in general appearance. The epigyne
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is separated from that of ''A. fenestralis'' by the outlines of the spermathecaa which extend well ahead of the anterior margin. The male palps are similar to that of ''A. similus'' but, from above, the thin apophysis is longer. The males are mature in autumn and the females are probably mature throughout the year.
It is generally found under stones and logs and in leaf litter.
References
External links
* http://data.gbif.org/species/14456336
* https://web.archive.org/web/20120210054737/http://zipcodezoo.com/Animals/A/Amaurobius_erberi.asp
fauna-eu.org
erberi
Spiders of Europe
Spiders of the Canary Islands
Spiders described in 1863
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