Floronia bucculenta
This record describes Floronia bucculenta (species). Recorded family: Linyphiidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Length. 4 to 5 mm. Prosoma yellowish with wide black margins extending to the eye area. A median strip or another type of prosoma drawing is not pronounced. Opisthosoma dorsally brown to grey base colour and a clear white spot or plate-like marbling, dark longitudinal median line. Ventral usually also with a dark longitudinal band. Legs yellowish with dark bands on the joints. Distinctive appearance. Tibial spines: 2222 Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required. If the photo doesn't show the key ID features then in the comments box describe the size and identifying characters you have observed. Occurs on bushes and low vegetation in damp places in a variety of habitats. Adults mostly found in summer and autumn. The species is widespread in much of England, especially the south east, but infrequent. http://srs.britishspiders.org.uk/portal.php/p/Summary/s/Floronia+bucculenta No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Linyphiidae
- Genus
- Floronia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Occurs on bushes and low vegetation in damp places in a variety of habitats.
Seasonal Activity
Adults mostly found in summer and autumn.
Additional species information
Recorded status
The species is widespread in much of England, especially the south east, but infrequent.
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Floronia bucculenta. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Floronia bucculenta
What is Floronia bucculenta?
Floronia bucculenta is a species in the family Linyphiidae, within the order Araneae.
Where is Floronia bucculenta found?
Habitat: Occurs on bushes and low vegetation in damp places in a variety of habitats.
When is Floronia bucculenta active?
Floronia bucculenta: seasonal activity - Adults mostly found in summer and autumn..