Agyneta evadens
This record describes Agyneta evadens (species). Recorded family: Linyphiidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Carapace | Carapace dark brown, shiny, finely reticulate; lightly suffused with light gray along radiating lines, pars cephalica and margin. |
| Abdomen | Abdomen uniformly dark gray, sometimes with faint, off-white broken chevrons (males) sometimes off-white with three broken, gray chevrons (female). |
| Legs | Legs light yellow, with base of femur suffused with dark gray (males) or simply light yellow (females) Epigynum |
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
Woodlands, mixed oak-hardwoods, oak-pine forest as well grassy hillsides
Geographic Range
Eastern USA, west to Kansas and south to Alabama. According to the American Arachnological Society --ON; AL, DC, IL, IN, MA, MD, MO, NC, NE, NJ, OH, VA, WI, WV
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Agyneta evadens. 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 evadens (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chad Heins
Frequently Asked Questions About Agyneta evadens
What is Agyneta evadens?
Agyneta evadens is a species in the family Linyphiidae, within the order Araneae.
How big is Agyneta evadens?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Male | 1.55mm |
| Female | 1.58mm |
How do you identify Agyneta evadens?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Carapace | Carapace dark brown, shiny, finely reticulate; lightly suffused with light gray along radiating lines, pars cephalica and margin. |
| Abdomen | Abdomen uniformly dark gray, sometimes with faint, off-white broken chevrons (males) sometimes off-white with three broken, gray chevrons (female). |
| Legs | Legs light yellow, with base of femur suffused with dark gray (males) or simply light yellow (females) Epigynum |
Where is Agyneta evadens found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Woodlands, mixed oak-hardwoods, oak-pine forest as well grassy hillsides |
| Range | Eastern USA, west to Kansas and south to Alabama. According to the American Arachnological Society --ON; AL, DC, IL, IN, MA, MD, MO, NC, NE, NJ, OH, VA, WI, WV |