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genus of arachnids
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Erigone is a genus of dwarf spiders that was first described by Jean Victoire Audouin in 1826. They prey on small insects such as Psylla and flies. One of the distinctive characters for this genus is the presence of teeth bordering the carapace.
Erigone is a genus of dwarf spiders that was first described by Jean Victoire Audouin in 1826. They prey on small insects such as Psylla and flies. One of the distinctive characters for this genus is the presence of teeth bordering the carapace.
As of October 2025, this genus includes 103 species and seven subspecies.
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