Araneae31 species

Family Sac Spiders (Clubionidae)

Clubionidae is a family in the order Araneae. Browse 31 named species recorded in this family, or open an individual profile for its available identification and natural-history information.

Species in Clubionidae (31)

Clubiona brevipes

Clubiona brevipes

Clubiona brevipes

Prosoma red-brown with dark brown-black margin. Chelicerae dark brown to black. Legs yellow. Opisthosoma light brown to dark red-brown. Body length male: 4 to 6 mm, female: 5 to 7 mm. Examination of the genitalia of mature specimens is required to di

Clubiona comta

Clubiona comta

Clubiona comta

Males 3 to 5 mm, females 3.5 to 6 mm - smaller than the other members of this family. Female carapace pale brown, male darker. Pale abdomen with a brown median band broken into 4 to 6 chevrons. Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is req

Clubiona corticalis

Clubiona corticalis

Clubiona corticalis

One of several very similar Clubiona species – detailed examination is needed for a safe species identification. This species is most commonly found beneath the loose bark of dead and dying trees though it may be found in a range of other habitats. H

Clubiona janae

Clubiona janae

Clubiona janae

Identification: Epigynum Known only from the female.

Clubiona lutescens

Clubiona lutescens

Clubiona lutescens

One of several very similar looking Clubiona species. Microscopic examination of the genitalia is necessary to confirm identification. Microscopic examination of the genitalia is necessary to confirm identification. Found in a wide variety of habitat

Clubiona neglecta sensu stricto

Clubiona neglecta sensu stricto

Clubiona neglecta sensu stricto

One of several very similar Clubiona species, detailed examination is needed for a safe species identification. Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box,

Clubiona pallidula

Clubiona pallidula

Clubiona pallidula

Male: 6 to 9 mm; female: 7 to 13 mm. Prosoma yellow-brown to black, black margined. Chelicerae shiny dark blue to black. Legs yellow-brown. Opisthosoma brown-black, white haired. Confirmation of this species requires examination of the genitals of ma

Clubiona phragmitis

Clubiona phragmitis

Clubiona phragmitis

One of several similar looking Clubiona, although this species has much more robust chelicerae than the rest of the genus. Microscopic examination of the genitalia is necessary to confirm identification. Microscopic examination of the genitalia is ne

Clubiona pygmaea

Clubiona pygmaea

Clubiona pygmaea

Clubiona pygmaea is a species of sac spider in the family Clubionidae. It is found in the United States and Canada.

Clubiona reclusa

Clubiona reclusa

Clubiona reclusa

This is a medium sized, slightly elongated sac-spider. It is brownish in colour and has a rather velvety appearance. Several other Clubiona species look very similar and identification requires high power magnification to examine the male palpal orga

Riparian Sac Spider

Riparian Sac Spider

Clubiona riparia

Clubiona riparia, the riparian sac spider, is a species of sac spider in the family Clubionidae. It is found in Russia, Mongolia, China, Japan, and North America.

Clubiona subtilis

Clubiona subtilis

Clubiona subtilis

Length 2-4mm. Prosoma light brown to brown. Chelicerae red-brown. Legs light yellow. Opisthosoma light brown to brown. Microscopic examination of the genitalia is necessary to confirm identification. A wetland species of bogs, wet meadows and reedbed

Clubiona terrestris

Clubiona terrestris

Clubiona terrestris

A pinkish brown spider with a rather velvety appearance. Microscopic examination of the genitalia is necessary to confirm identification. Microscopic examination of the genitalia is necessary to confirm identification. It is found in a large number o

Clubiona abboti

Clubiona abboti

Clubiona abboti

Clubiona bishopi

Clubiona bishopi

Clubiona bishopi

Clubiona canadensis

Clubiona canadensis

Clubiona canadensis

Johnson's Sac Spider

Johnson's Sac Spider

Clubiona johnsoni

Clubiona kastoni

Clubiona kastoni

Clubiona kastoni

Clubiona kulczynskii

Clubiona kulczynskii

Clubiona kulczynskii

Clubiona maritima

Clubiona maritima

Clubiona maritima

Clubiona mimula

Clubiona mimula

Clubiona mimula

Clubiona mixta

Clubiona mixta

Clubiona mixta

Clubiona moesta

Clubiona moesta

Clubiona moesta

Clubiona norvegica

Clubiona norvegica

Clubiona norvegica

Clubiona obesa

Clubiona obesa

Clubiona obesa

Clubiona pacifica

Clubiona pacifica

Clubiona pacifica

Clubiona pikei

Clubiona pikei

Clubiona pikei

Clubiona saltitans

Clubiona saltitans

Clubiona saltitans

Clubiona spiralis

Clubiona spiralis

Clubiona spiralis

Clubiona trivialis

Clubiona trivialis

Clubiona trivialis

Elaver excepta

Elaver excepta

Elaver excepta

Species data compiled from multiple authoritative sources. Contributors retain copyright over their individual contributions.