Anyphaena numida
This record describes Anyphaena numida (species). Recorded family: Anyphaenidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Length 6mm. Pale yellow to reddish brown, with darker brownish spots on legs, prosoma and opisthosoma. Prosoma yellowish with faint radial stripes and a dark spot in the centre. Abdomen yellow-brown to red-brown with six distinctive black spots and sometimes a little black cardiac mark. First records in the UK in 2017, spreading from the south east. See: https://srs.britishspiders.org.uk/portal.php/p/Summary/s/Anyphaena+numida No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Anyphaenidae
- Genus
- Anyphaena
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
On the leaves of shrubs and trees.
Seasonal Activity
Autumn.
Additional species information
Recorded status
First records in the UK in 2017, spreading from the south east.
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Anyphaena numida. 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 Anyphaena numida
What is Anyphaena numida?
Anyphaena numida is a species in the family Anyphaenidae, within the order Araneae.
How big is Anyphaena numida?
6mm. Pale yellow to reddish brown, with darker brownish spots on legs, prosoma and opisthosoma. Prosoma yellowish with faint radial stripes and a dark spot in the centre. Abdomen yellow-brown to red-brown with six distinctive black spots and sometimes a little black cardiac mark.
Where is Anyphaena numida found?
Habitat: On the leaves of shrubs and trees.
When is Anyphaena numida active?
Anyphaena numida: seasonal activity - Autumn..