Emblyna hentzi
This record describes Emblyna hentzi (species). Recorded family: Dictynidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Emblyna hentzi is a species of mesh web weaver in the spider family Dictynidae. It is found in the United States and Canada.
Identification notes
Palp Epigynum
Wikipedia reference for Emblyna hentzi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emblyna hentzi.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae (Spiders)
- Family
- Dictynidae (Mesh Web Weavers)
- Genus
- Emblyna
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
New England west to Minnesota and south to Ohio and New Jersey
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Emblyna hentzi (Kaston, 1945)
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Emblyna hentzi. 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 Emblyna hentzi (2)
Photo credits: (c) Tom Murray, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Tom Murray | (c) cheins1, all rights reserved, uploaded by cheins1 | Contributed by Kevin Pfeiffer; Additional contributions by cheins
Frequently Asked Questions About Emblyna hentzi
What is Emblyna hentzi?
Emblyna hentzi is a species in the family Dictynidae, within the order Araneae.
How do you identify Emblyna hentzi?
Palp Epigynum
Where is Emblyna hentzi found?
Range: New England west to Minnesota and south to Ohio and New Jersey