Erigone dentosa
This record describes Erigone dentosa (species). Recorded family: Linyphiidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Comment taken from Devin Carroll's 2008 image/notes: The male palp has a hook underneath in the middle, in addition to the long process at the tip, characteristic in all Erigone species. The hook separates it from all other Erigone . Palp Epigynum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae (Spiders)
- Family
- Linyphiidae (Sheetweb and Dwarf Spiders)
- Subfamily
- Erigoninae
- Genus
- Erigone
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Comment taken from Devin Carroll's 2008 image/notes: " Erigone dentosa outnumbers all other Erigoninae species combined throughout much of the Pacific coast states".
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Erigone dentosa. 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 Erigone dentosa (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Devin Carroll; Additional contributions by cheins , kschnei
Frequently Asked Questions About Erigone dentosa
What is Erigone dentosa?
Erigone dentosa is a species in the family Linyphiidae, within the order Araneae.
How do you identify Erigone dentosa?
Comment taken from Devin Carroll's 2008 image/notes: The male palp has a hook underneath in the middle, in addition to the long process at the tip, characteristic in all Erigone species. The hook separates it from all other Erigone . Palp Epigynum
Where is Erigone dentosa found?
Range: Comment taken from Devin Carroll's 2008 image/notes: Erigone dentosa outnumbers all other Erigoninae species combined throughout much of the Pacific coast states.