Tags: Arachnid.
Lepthyphantes tenuis is a species of spider belonging to the family Linyphiidae. It is found throughout Europe.The body length excluding legs is about 2 to 3 mm. The carapace is dark brown. The abdomen often has a distinctive pattern usually with clear black spots and L. tenuis is more slender than other species in the family. The legs are brown and lack annulations.L. tenuis is usually found in low vegetation moss and leaf litter.