Clubiona brevipes
This record describes Clubiona brevipes (species). Recorded family: Clubionidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Prosoma red-brown with dark brown-black margin. Chelicerae dark brown to black. |
| Legs | Legs yellow. Opisthosoma light brown to dark red-brown. |
| Body | Body length male: 4 to 6 mm, female: 5 to 7 mm. Examination of the genitalia of mature specimens is required to distinguish from other Clubiona species. Associated with bushes and trees where it lives under bark and in the canopy. Adults April to November, immature specimens all year. Females attach their white egg-sacs to leaves and other vegetation which are normally guarded. Widespread and quite common in England and Wales. Believed to be common but under recorded in our Area. http://srs.britishspiders.org.uk/portal.php/p/Summary/s/Clubiona+brevipes |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Clubionidae
- Genus
- Clubiona
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Associated with bushes and trees where it lives under bark and in the canopy.
Seasonal Activity
Adults April to November, immature specimens all year.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Females attach their white egg-sacs to leaves and other vegetation which are normally guarded.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread and quite common in England and Wales.
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Clubiona brevipes. 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 Clubiona brevipes (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Clubiona brevipes
What is Clubiona brevipes?
Clubiona brevipes is a species in the family Clubionidae, within the order Araneae.
How big is Clubiona brevipes?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Male | 4 to 6 mm |
| Female | 5 to 7 mm. |
Where is Clubiona brevipes found?
Habitat: Associated with bushes and trees where it lives under bark and in the canopy.
When is Clubiona brevipes active?
Clubiona brevipes: seasonal activity - Adults April to November, immature specimens all year..
What is the life cycle of a Clubiona brevipes?
Females attach their white egg-sacs to leaves and other vegetation which are normally guarded.