Riparian Sac Spider
Clubiona riparia
This record describes Clubiona riparia (species). Recorded family: Clubionidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Clubiona riparia, the riparian sac spider, is a species of sac spider in the family Clubionidae. It is found in Russia, Mongolia, China, Japan, and North America.
Identification notes
Palp Epigynum
Wikipedia reference for Clubiona riparia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clubiona riparia.
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
Tall grass in marshes and near lakes or sloughs; some also collected in mixed conifer-deciduous forest.
Geographic Range
Alaska to Newfoundland, southward to New Mexico and Maryland
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Clubiona riparia L. Koch, 1866
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Clubiona riparia. 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 Riparian Sac Spider (6)
Photo credits: (c) cheins1, tous droits réservés, publiées par cheins1 | (c) Tom Murray, certains droits réservés (CC BY-NC), publiées par Tom Murray | (c) Sean McCann, certains droits réservés (CC BY-NC), publiées par Sean McCann | (c) Daliah B, tous droits réservés, publiées par Daliah B | Contributed by Kevin Pfeiffer; Additional contributions by cheins
Frequently Asked Questions About Riparian Sac Spider
What is Riparian Sac Spider?
Riparian Sac Spider (Clubiona riparia) is a species in the family Clubionidae, within the order Araneae.
How do you identify Riparian Sac Spider?
Palp Epigynum
Where is Riparian Sac Spider found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Tall grass in marshes and near lakes or sloughs; some also collected in mixed conifer-deciduous forest. |
| Range | Alaska to Newfoundland, southward to New Mexico and Maryland |