Clubiona terrestris
This record describes Clubiona terrestris (species). Recorded family: Clubionidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
A pinkish brown spider with a rather velvety appearance. Microscopic examination of the genitalia is necessary to confirm identification. Microscopic examination of the genitalia is necessary to confirm identification. It is found in a large number of situations, usually at ground level, particularly in leaf litter and detritus, occasionally indoors and around houses, in the garden, on shrubs and low vegetation, trees, sometimes under loose bark and under stones. The dampness of the habitat can range from the dryness of heath to the extreme dampness of marshes. Adults of both sexes may be found throughout the year, with peaks from late spring to mid-summer and in the autumn. The species is widespread in most of the southern half of Britain; it is fairly common in the south but becomes very scattered in the north. https://srs.britishspiders.org.uk/portal.php/p/Summary/s/Clubiona+terrestris
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
It is found in a large number of situations, usually at ground level, particularly in leaf litter and detritus, occasionally indoors and around houses, in the garden, on shrubs and low vegetation, trees, sometimes under loose bark and under stones. The dampness of the habitat can range from the dryness of heath to the extreme dampness of marshes.
Seasonal Activity
Adults of both sexes may be found throughout the year, with peaks from late spring to mid-summer and in the autumn.
Additional species information
Recorded status
The species is widespread in most of the southern half of Britain; it is fairly common in the south but becomes very scattered in the north.
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Clubiona terrestris. 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 terrestris (10)
Frequently Asked Questions About Clubiona terrestris
What is Clubiona terrestris?
Clubiona terrestris is a species in the family Clubionidae, within the order Araneae.
Where is Clubiona terrestris found?
Habitat: It is found in a large number of situations, usually at ground level, particularly in leaf litter and detritus, occasionally indoors and around houses, in the garden, on shrubs and low vegetation, trees, sometimes under loose bark and under stones. The dampness of the habitat can range from the dryness of heath to the extreme dampness of marshes.
When is Clubiona terrestris active?
Clubiona terrestris: seasonal activity - Adults of both sexes may be found throughout the year, with peaks from late spring to mid-summer and in the autumn..