Bathyphantes pallidus
This record describes Bathyphantes pallidus (species). Recorded family: Linyphiidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Color of carapace yellowish brown to light brown, more or less shaded with dusky brown, especially on sides of thorax. Abdomen dark gray, with a long series of whitish cross bands above, usually divided medially by a narrow, longitudinal, dark gray stripe Palp Epigynum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae (Spiders)
- Family
- Linyphiidae (Sheetweb and Dwarf Spiders)
- Subfamily
- Linyphiinae
- Genus
- Bathyphantes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
According to the American Arachnological Society --AB, BC, LB, MB, NB, NF, NS, NT, ON, PQ, SK, YT; AK, AZ, CO, CT, ID, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SD, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Bathyphantes pallidus. 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 Bathyphantes pallidus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by cheins
Frequently Asked Questions About Bathyphantes pallidus
What is Bathyphantes pallidus?
Bathyphantes pallidus is a species in the family Linyphiidae, within the order Araneae.
How big is Bathyphantes pallidus?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Male | 2.35mm |
| Female | 2.35mm |
How do you identify Bathyphantes pallidus?
Color of carapace yellowish brown to light brown, more or less shaded with dusky brown, especially on sides of thorax. Abdomen dark gray, with a long series of whitish cross bands above, usually divided medially by a narrow, longitudinal, dark gray stripe Palp Epigynum
Where is Bathyphantes pallidus found?
Range: According to the American Arachnological Society --AB, BC, LB, MB, NB, NF, NS, NT, ON, PQ, SK, YT; AK, AZ, CO, CT, ID, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SD, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV