Hypsosinga funebris
This record describes Hypsosinga funebris (species). Recorded family: Araneidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Epigynum
Classification
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Maine west to Alberta and south to Florida, Texas and California
Seasonal Activity
May-Jul (BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hypsosinga funebris (Keyserling, 1892)
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Hypsosinga funebris. 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 Hypsosinga funebris (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by john and jane balaban , cheins , Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Hypsosinga funebris
How do you identify Hypsosinga funebris?
Epigynum
Where is Hypsosinga funebris found?
Range: Maine west to Alberta and south to Florida, Texas and California
When is Hypsosinga funebris active?
Hypsosinga funebris: seasonal activity - May-Jul (BG data).