Araneus sturmi
This record describes Araneus sturmi (species). Recorded family: Araneidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Length male: 4-5.5mm. Prosoma brown. Sternum unicoloured brown, darker than coxa. Opisthosoma red-brown. https://srs.britishspiders.org.uk/portal.php/p/Summary/s/Araneus+sturmi No additional images available for this species.
Classification
Habitat and Range
Habitat
On evergreen trees and shrubs.
Seasonal Activity
Spring-summer.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Scattered distribution.
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Araneus sturmi. 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 sturmi (2)
Frequently Asked Questions About Araneus sturmi
What is Araneus sturmi?
Araneus sturmi is a species in the family Araneidae, within the order Araneae.
How big is Araneus sturmi?
male: 4-5.5mm. Prosoma brown. Sternum unicoloured brown, darker than coxa. Opisthosoma red-brown.
Where is Araneus sturmi found?
Habitat: On evergreen trees and shrubs.
When is Araneus sturmi active?
Araneus sturmi: seasonal activity - Spring-summer..