Clubiona pallidula
This record describes Clubiona pallidula (species). Recorded family: Clubionidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Male | 6 to 9 mm |
| Female | 7 to 13 mm. Prosoma yellow-brown to black, black margined. Chelicerae shiny dark blue to black. Legs yellow-brown. Opisthosoma brown-black, white haired. Confirmation of this species requires examination of the genitals of mature specimens. Microscopic examination of the genitalia is necessary to confirm identification. Typically found on trees and shrubs, on bark or by beating. An unusually high proportion of records are from gardens, both urban and suburban. It also occurs under stones, inside houses, outhouses and derelict buildings and in grassland. Overwinters under bark or in leaf litter. Adults of both sexes are found mainly in late spring and summer, females occasionally until December. Local, but more common in the south of Britain. http://srs.britishspiders.org.uk/portal.php/p/Summary/s/Clubiona+pallidula |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae (Spiders)
- Family
- Clubionidae (Sac Spiders)
- Genus
- Clubiona (Leafcurling Sac Spiders)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Typically found on trees and shrubs, on bark or by beating. An unusually high proportion of records are from gardens, both urban and suburban. It also occurs under stones, inside houses, outhouses and derelict buildings and in grassland. Overwinters under bark or in leaf litter.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Adults of both sexes are found mainly in late spring and summer, females occasionally until December.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Local, but more common in the south of Britain.
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Clubiona pallidula. 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 pallidula (7)
Frequently Asked Questions About Clubiona pallidula
What is Clubiona pallidula?
Clubiona pallidula is a species in the family Clubionidae, within the order Araneae.
Where is Clubiona pallidula found?
Habitat: Typically found on trees and shrubs, on bark or by beating. An unusually high proportion of records are from gardens, both urban and suburban. It also occurs under stones, inside houses, outhouses and derelict buildings and in grassland. Overwinters under bark or in leaf litter.
What is the life cycle of a Clubiona pallidula?
Adults of both sexes are found mainly in late spring and summer, females occasionally until December.