Bowl and Doily Weaver
Frontinella pyramitela
This record describes Frontinella pyramitela (species). Recorded family: Linyphiidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Images that best match the photographs in Spiders of the Eastern United States : This spider builds a distinct web made of a bowl-shaped sheet web over another sheet web, leading to the common name Bowl and doily spider Palp Epigynum Neriene vs Frontinella ....the shape of the abdomen to not be a good characteristic, as that can change so much based on how well the spider has fed and whether it is gravid or not. The main thing he was looking at was the maculations on the abdomen. … Terry Thormin, 1 October, 2005 - 6:51pm
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
Habitat
Woodland understories, shrubs or grasses.
Geographic Range
Throughout the United States and Canada.
Seasonal Activity
Mature specimens beginning in May or June
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Frontinella pyramitela. 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 Bowl and Doily Weaver (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Troy Bartlett; Additional contributions by Lynette Elliott , Jeff Hollenbeck , cheins , Chuck Entz , kschnei , Laura P. , chuuuuung
Frequently Asked Questions About Bowl and Doily Weaver
What is Bowl and Doily Weaver?
Bowl and Doily Weaver (Frontinella pyramitela) is a species in the family Linyphiidae, within the order Araneae.
How big is Bowl and Doily Weaver?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Male | 3-3.3 mm |
| Female | 3-4 mm |
How do you identify Bowl and Doily Weaver?
Images that best match the photographs in Spiders of the Eastern United States : This spider builds a distinct web made of a bowl-shaped sheet web over another sheet web, leading to the common name Bowl and doily spider Palp Epigynum
Where is Bowl and Doily Weaver found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Woodland understories, shrubs or grasses. |
| Range | Throughout the United States and Canada. |
When is Bowl and Doily Weaver active?
Bowl and Doily Weaver: seasonal activity - Mature specimens beginning in May or June.