Barronopsis texana
This record describes Barronopsis texana (species). Recorded family: Agelenidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Coloration | Coloration variable, generally dusky gray or tan background with light black mottling, occasionally with reddish or burgundy coloration on abdomen. |
| Carapace | Carapace coloration also variable, from prominent longitudinal black stripe on carapace flanks to series of three or four black wedges or no pattern at all. ( 4 ) Photos ID’s in the texana image page are primarily tentative based on location. Female: |
Wikipedia reference for Barronopsis texana: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barronopsis_texana.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae (Spiders)
- Family
- Agelenidae (Funnel Weavers)
- Subfamily
- Ageleninae
- Genus
- Barronopsis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southeastern USA: e. Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, e. Tennessee. ( 4 ) BugGuide data has shown records in Virginia as well.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Author of name: Willis Gertsch. First year published: 1934.
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Barronopsis texana. 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 Barronopsis texana (9)
Photo credits: (c) Benjamin Schwartz, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Benjamin Schwartz | (c) Patrick Coin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) | (c) Lincoln Durey, all rights reserved, uploaded by Lincoln Durey | (c) Kevin Metcalf, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Kevin Metcalf | (c) Caitlin Raley, all rights reserved, uploaded by Caitlin Raley | (c) Becky Brenner, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Becky Brenner | Contributed by Mandy Howe; Additional contributions by Jeff Hollenbeck , cheins , Tyler Hedlund , chuuuuung
Frequently Asked Questions About Barronopsis texana
What is Barronopsis texana?
Barronopsis texana is a species in the family Agelenidae, within the order Araneae.
How big is Barronopsis texana?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Body | Body length of adult males 8.25 - 10 millimeters. |
| Body | Body length of adult females doesn't appear to be listed in Stocks' description, but isn't much different than that of the males'. Stocks records the lengths of specific parts of the spider instead. |
How do you identify Barronopsis texana?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Coloration | Coloration variable, generally dusky gray or tan background with light black mottling, occasionally with reddish or burgundy coloration on abdomen. |
| Carapace | Carapace coloration also variable, from prominent longitudinal black stripe on carapace flanks to series of three or four black wedges or no pattern at all. ( 4 ) Photos ID’s in the texana image page are primarily tentative based on location. Female: |
Where is Barronopsis texana found?
Range: Southeastern USA: e. Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, e. Tennessee. ( 4 ) BugGuide data has shown records in Virginia as well.