Frontinella huachuca
This record describes Frontinella huachuca (species). Recorded family: Linyphiidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Carapace pale yellowish brown, the pars thoracica faintly marked with dusky radiating lines, the clothing a very sparse covering of inconspicuous short hairs. Dorsum of abdomen creamy white, medially marked with a narrow longitudinal darker streak from which radiate small darker lines. Sides of the abdomen creamy white but with five darker bands or streaks on each side.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae (Spiders)
- Family
- Linyphiidae (Sheetweb and Dwarf Spiders)
- Subfamily
- Linyphiinae
- Genus
- Frontinella
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Arizona
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Frontinella huachuca. 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 Frontinella huachuca (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Eric R. Eaton; Additional contributions by cheins , ceiseman
Frequently Asked Questions About Frontinella huachuca
What is Frontinella huachuca?
Frontinella huachuca is a species in the family Linyphiidae, within the order Araneae.
How big is Frontinella huachuca?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Male | 4.10mm |
| Female | 4.75mm |
How do you identify Frontinella huachuca?
Carapace pale yellowish brown, the pars thoracica faintly marked with dusky radiating lines, the clothing a very sparse covering of inconspicuous short hairs. Dorsum of abdomen creamy white, medially marked with a narrow longitudinal darker streak from which radiate small darker lines. Sides of the abdomen creamy white but with five darker bands or streaks on each side.
Where is Frontinella huachuca found?
Range: Arizona