Calymmaria persica
This record describes Calymmaria persica (species). Recorded family: Cybaeidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
According to Heiss & Draney 2004 , Calymmaria persica females have annulated (banded) legs, whereas C. virginica females have unmarked legs. This may be helpful for separating those two Appalachian species. (The rest of the Calymmaria live west of the Rocky Mountains.)
Classification
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Ohio to Alabama along the Appalachian Mountains.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: (Hentz, 1847)
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Calymmaria persica. 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 Calymmaria persica (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mandy Howe; Additional contributions by cheins
Frequently Asked Questions About Calymmaria persica
What is Calymmaria persica?
Calymmaria persica is a species in the family Cybaeidae, within the order Araneae.
How big is Calymmaria persica?
Body length of adults ranges from 4-10mm.
How do you identify Calymmaria persica?
According to Heiss & Draney 2004 , Calymmaria persica females have annulated (banded) legs, whereas C. virginica females have unmarked legs. This may be helpful for separating those two Appalachian species. (The rest of the Calymmaria live west of the Rocky Mountains.)
Where is Calymmaria persica found?
Range: Ohio to Alabama along the Appalachian Mountains.