Erigoninae

Erigoninae are the largest subfamily of sheet weavers (Linyphiidae), which is itself the second largest spider family. In the United States they are known as dwarf spiders, while they are called money spiders in England. The exact taxonomic limits of the subfamily are not yet known. Erigoninae are the most numerous of the sheet weavers, with more than 2,000 described species. Many species live in leaf litter and build minute sheet webs. The most well-known genus is Erigone.

Erigoninae

Erigoninae are the largest subfamily of sheet weavers (Linyphiidae), which is itself the second largest spider family. In the United States they are known as dwarf spiders, while they are called money spiders in England. The exact taxonomic limits of the subfamily are not yet known. Erigoninae are the most numerous of the sheet weavers, with more than 2,000 described species. Many species live in leaf litter and build minute sheet webs. The most well-known genus is Erigone.