Disembolus corneliae
This record describes Disembolus corneliae (species). Recorded family: Linyphiidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Epigynum:
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae (Spiders)
- Family
- Linyphiidae (Sheetweb and Dwarf Spiders)
- Subfamily
- Erigoninae
- Genus
- Disembolus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Milne, 2018 indicates this species is primarily found in the leaf litter.
Geographic Range
As with many Erigoninae, the range of this species is poorly known. It is known from IN, GA, NJ, and SC. but Milne, 2018 indicates records from Nova Scotia as well.
Seasonal Activity
Milne, 2018 indicates this species may be mature year-round but most adults are collected between December and February.
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Disembolus corneliae. 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 Disembolus corneliae (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by cheins
Frequently Asked Questions About Disembolus corneliae
How big is Disembolus corneliae?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Male | 1.3-1.6mm (Milne, 2018) |
| Female | 1.9-2.0mm |
How do you identify Disembolus corneliae?
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Where is Disembolus corneliae found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Milne, 2018 indicates this species is primarily found in the leaf litter. |
| Range | As with many Erigoninae, the range of this species is poorly known. It is known from IN, GA, NJ, and SC. but Milne, 2018 indicates records from Nova Scotia as well. |
When is Disembolus corneliae active?
Disembolus corneliae: seasonal activity - Milne, 2018 indicates this species may be mature year-round but most adults are collected between December and February..