Agalenatea redii
This record describes Agalenatea redii (species). Recorded family: Araneidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Length 5-10mm. Prosoma eye region pale, sternum brown, often with bright median spot. Chelicerae brown. Legs brown, vaguely annulated. Opisthosoma brown, densely haired, with brown longitudinal stripe always visible. On dry grass, shrubs and bushes, particularly Gorse, in warm, sunny terrain. https://srs.britishspiders.org.uk/portal.php/p/Summary/s/Agalenatea+redii No additional images available for this species.
Classification
Habitat and Range
Habitat
On dry grass, shrubs and bushes, particularly Gorse, in warm, sunny terrain.
Seasonal Activity
Spring-Autumn
Additional species information
Recorded status
Local.
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Agalenatea redii. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
As of 2023, 51,673 spider species in 136 families have been recorded, though an estimated 150,000 species exist. Spiders rank 7th in total species diversity among all organism orders. Only 0.5% of spider species pose any risk to human health.
Ecological role of the group
Spider venom contains complex peptides with diverse pharmacological activities, making them valuable for drug development research. Spiders produce up to 7 types of silk from specialized glands. Spider silk genes have been inserted into mammals and plants for biotech applications.
Economic and practical significance of the group
The global spider community kills an estimated 400-800 million tons of prey annually (2017 study). Spiders provide billions of dollars in natural pest control for agriculture. Spider silk is 5× stronger than steel of the same diameter, driving a biomaterials research industry.
Recorded sources for this group: World Spider Catalog, PNAS, Nature, ScienceDirect. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Agalenatea redii
What is Agalenatea redii?
Agalenatea redii is a species in the family Araneidae, within the order Araneae.
How big is Agalenatea redii?
5-10mm. Prosoma eye region pale, sternum brown, often with bright median spot. Chelicerae brown. Legs brown, vaguely annulated. Opisthosoma brown, densely haired, with brown longitudinal stripe always visible.
Where is Agalenatea redii found?
Habitat: On dry grass, shrubs and bushes, particularly Gorse, in warm, sunny terrain.
When is Agalenatea redii active?
Agalenatea redii: seasonal activity - Spring-Autumn.