Iberina montana
This record describes Iberina montana (species). Recorded family: Hahniidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Length 1.4 to 2 mm. Prosoma yellowish, suffused with black. Opisthosoma dark with vague chevrons. This species can only be confirmed by examination of the genitalia of mature specimens. In leaf litter and moss in damp areas. Occasionally in grassland, heaths. Females are mature throughout the year, mature males are found only in late summer, autumn and winter. https://srs.britishspiders.org.uk/portal.php/p/Summary/s/Iberina+montana No additional images available for this species.
Classification
Habitat and Range
Habitat
In leaf litter and moss in damp areas. Occasionally in grassland, heaths.
Seasonal Activity
Females are mature throughout the year, mature males are found only in late summer, autumn and winter.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread but scattered in Britain.
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Iberina montana. 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 Iberina montana (2)
Frequently Asked Questions About Iberina montana
What is Iberina montana?
Iberina montana is a species in the family Hahniidae, within the order Araneae.
How big is Iberina montana?
1.4 to 2 mm. Prosoma yellowish, suffused with black. Opisthosoma dark with vague chevrons.
Where is Iberina montana found?
Habitat: In leaf litter and moss in damp areas. Occasionally in grassland, heaths.
When is Iberina montana active?
Iberina montana: seasonal activity - Females are mature throughout the year, mature males are found only in late summer, autumn and winter..