Araneus iviei
This record describes Araneus iviei (species). Recorded family: Araneidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Araneus iviei is a species of orb weaver in the family of spiders known as Araneidae. It is found in the United States and Canada.
Identification notes
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Wikipedia reference for Araneus iviei: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Araneus_iviei.
Classification
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Nova Scotia west to British Columbia south to eastern Pennsylvania BugGuide has additional records south to North Carolina and Illinois.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Probably named for arachnologist Wilton J. Ivie
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Araneus iviei. 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 iviei (8)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Lynette Elliott , cheins , Chuck Entz
Frequently Asked Questions About Araneus iviei
What is Araneus iviei?
Araneus iviei is a species in the family Araneidae, within the order Araneae.
How do you identify Araneus iviei?
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Where is Araneus iviei found?
Range: Nova Scotia west to British Columbia south to eastern Pennsylvania BugGuide has additional records south to North Carolina and Illinois.