Cicurina brevis
This record describes Cicurina brevis (species). Recorded family: Cicurinidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Cicurina brevis is a species of araneomorph spider in the family Dictynidae. It is found in the USA and Canada.
Identification notes
Palp Epigynum (ventral/dorsal)
Wikipedia reference for Cicurina brevis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cicurina brevis.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae (Spiders)
- Family
- Cicurinidae (cicurinid spiders)
- Genus
- Cicurina
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Chamberlin & Ivie lists a probably range of eastern Canada and United States.
Seasonal Activity
Most active in the winter.
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Cicurina brevis. 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 Cicurina brevis (5)
Photo credits: (c) Owen Ridgen, all rights reserved, uploaded by Owen Ridgen | (c) Tom Murray, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Tom Murray | Contributed by Eric R. Eaton; Additional contributions by cheins , Vox Sciurorum
Frequently Asked Questions About Cicurina brevis
What is Cicurina brevis?
Cicurina brevis is a species in the family Cicurinidae, within the order Araneae.
How do you identify Cicurina brevis?
Palp Epigynum (ventral/dorsal)
Where is Cicurina brevis found?
Range: Chamberlin & Ivie lists a probably range of eastern Canada and United States.
When is Cicurina brevis active?
Cicurina brevis: seasonal activity - Most active in the winter..