Northern Spurred Woodland Funnelweaver
Coras montanus
This record describes Coras montanus (species). Recorded family: Agelenidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Coras montanus is a species of funnel weaver in the family of spiders known as Agelenidae. It is found in the United States and Canada.
Identification notes
Anterior median eyes larger than anterior lateral eyes by a ratio of 3 to 2. Epigyna
Wikipedia reference for Coras montanus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coras montanus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae (Spiders)
- Family
- Agelenidae (Funnel Weavers)
- Subfamily
- Coelotinae
- Genus
- Coras
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
This species has a northern distribution: Newfoundland west to Minnesota and as far south as New York.
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Coras montanus. 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 Northern Spurred Woodland Funnelweaver (6)
Photo credits: (c) Tom Murray, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Tom Murray | (c) blastoma, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by blastoma | (c) Norbert VERNEAU, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Norbert VERNEAU | Contributed by Jeff Hollenbeck; Additional contributions by Lynette Elliott , cheins
Frequently Asked Questions About Northern Spurred Woodland Funnelweaver
What is Northern Spurred Woodland Funnelweaver?
Northern Spurred Woodland Funnelweaver (Coras montanus) is a species in the family Agelenidae, within the order Araneae.
How do you identify Northern Spurred Woodland Funnelweaver?
Anterior median eyes larger than anterior lateral eyes by a ratio of 3 to 2. Epigyna
Where is Northern Spurred Woodland Funnelweaver found?
Range: This species has a northern distribution: Newfoundland west to Minnesota and as far south as New York.