Araneus bispinosus
This record describes Araneus bispinosus (species). Recorded family: Araneidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Palp Epigynum See notes below about distinguishing A. bispinosus from A. montereyensis .
Wikipedia reference for Araneus bispinosus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Araneus bispinosus.
Classification
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Central to southern California
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Araneus bispinosus. 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 Araneus bispinosus (6)
Photo credits: (c) Alice Abela, all rights reserved | (c) James Bailey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by James Bailey | Contributed by Ken Schneider; Additional contributions by Lynette Elliott , cheins
Frequently Asked Questions About Araneus bispinosus
What is Araneus bispinosus?
Araneus bispinosus is a species in the family Araneidae, within the order Araneae.
How do you identify Araneus bispinosus?
Palp Epigynum See notes below about distinguishing A. bispinosus from A. montereyensis .
Where is Araneus bispinosus found?
Range: Central to southern California