8,697 observationsLeast Concern
Common Stretch Spider
Tetragnatha extensa
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Araneae ›Family: Tetragnathidae ›Genus: Tetragnatha
About
Tetragnatha extensa is a species of spider found across the Northern Hemisphere. It has an elongate body, up to 11 mm (0.43 in) long, and adopts a straight line posture when alarmed. It lives on low vegetation in damp areas, and feeds on flying insects which it catches in its web.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Common Stretch Spider is Tetragnatha extensa.
- Common Stretch Spider belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Common Stretch Spider belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Common Stretch Spider belongs to the class Arachnida.
- Common Stretch Spider belongs to the order Araneae.
- Common Stretch Spider belongs to the family Tetragnathidae.
- Common Stretch Spider belongs to the genus Tetragnatha.