Clubiona subtilis
This record describes Clubiona subtilis (species). Recorded family: Clubionidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Length 2-4mm. Prosoma light brown to brown. Chelicerae red-brown. Legs light yellow. Opisthosoma light brown to brown. Microscopic examination of the genitalia is necessary to confirm identification. A wetland species of bogs, wet meadows and reedbeds. Little is known of the ecology of this species. Adults of both sexes have been recorded almost throughout the year, but mainly in spring/early summer and the autumn. Widespread but local in East Anglia, near the coast in Wales and south-eastern England, and on southern heathlands, but records elsewhere are very scattered. https://britishspiders.org.uk/atlas?taxa_taxon_list_id=160028&ds=1001&tg=spider&vc=0 No additional images available for this species.
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
A wetland species of bogs, wet meadows and reedbeds. Little is known of the ecology of this species.
Seasonal Activity
Adults of both sexes have been recorded almost throughout the year, but mainly in spring/early summer and the autumn.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread but local in East Anglia, near the coast in Wales and south-eastern England, and on southern heathlands, but records elsewhere are very scattered.
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Clubiona subtilis. 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 subtilis (2)
Frequently Asked Questions About Clubiona subtilis
What is Clubiona subtilis?
Clubiona subtilis is a species in the family Clubionidae, within the order Araneae.
How big is Clubiona subtilis?
2-4mm. Prosoma light brown to brown. Chelicerae red-brown. Legs light yellow. Opisthosoma light brown to brown.
Where is Clubiona subtilis found?
Habitat: A wetland species of bogs, wet meadows and reedbeds. Little is known of the ecology of this species.
When is Clubiona subtilis active?
Clubiona subtilis: seasonal activity - Adults of both sexes have been recorded almost throughout the year, but mainly in spring/early summer and the autumn..