Agyneta angulata
This record describes Agyneta angulata (species). Recorded family: Linyphiidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Carapace | Carapace light orange, shiny, finely reticulate; margin, radiating lines suffused with dark gray. |
| Abdomen | Abdomen uniformly light gray. |
| Legs | Legs yellow. Palp |
Wikipedia reference for Agyneta angulata: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agyneta angulata.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae (Spiders)
- Family
- Linyphiidae (Sheetweb and Dwarf Spiders)
- Subfamily
- Linyphiinae
- Genus
- Agyneta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Oak-Pine woods, Oak-hardwood forest, leaf litter
Geographic Range
Eastern USA, west to Missouri and Arkansas According to the American Arachnological Society --NS; AR, CT, DC, FL, GA, IN, KY, MD, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: (Emerton, 1882)
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Agyneta angulata. 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.
Photos of Agyneta angulata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John R. Maxwell; Additional contributions by cheins , Mandy Howe
Frequently Asked Questions About Agyneta angulata
What is Agyneta angulata?
Agyneta angulata is a species in the family Linyphiidae, within the order Araneae.
How big is Agyneta angulata?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Male | 1.61mm |
| Female | 1.71mm |
How do you identify Agyneta angulata?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Carapace | Carapace light orange, shiny, finely reticulate; margin, radiating lines suffused with dark gray. |
| Abdomen | Abdomen uniformly light gray. |
| Legs | Legs yellow. Palp |
Where is Agyneta angulata found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Oak-Pine woods, Oak-hardwood forest, leaf litter |
| Range | Eastern USA, west to Missouri and Arkansas According to the American Arachnological Society --NS; AR, CT, DC, FL, GA, IN, KY, MD, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV |