Chrosiothes jocosus
This record describes Chrosiothes jocosus (species). Recorded family: Theridiidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Chrosiothes jocosus is a species of cobweb spider in the family Theridiidae. It is found in the United States and Mexico.
Identification notes
see figs. 7-9, pg. 182
Wikipedia reference for Chrosiothes jocosus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrosiothes jocosus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae (Spiders)
- Family
- Theridiidae (Cobweb Spiders)
- Genus
- Chrosiothes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
TX / Mex.
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Chrosiothes jocosus. 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 Chrosiothes jocosus (2)
Photo credits: (c) Braden Wojahn, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Braden Wojahn | Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Chrosiothes jocosus
What is Chrosiothes jocosus?
Chrosiothes jocosus is a species in the family Theridiidae, within the order Araneae.
How do you identify Chrosiothes jocosus?
see figs. 7-9, pg. 182
Where is Chrosiothes jocosus found?
Range: TX / Mex.