Linyphantes pualla
This record describes Linyphantes pualla (species). Recorded family: Linyphiidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Linyphantes pualla is a species of sheetweb spider in the family Linyphiidae. It is found in the United States and Canada.
Identification notes
Palp Epigynum
Wikipedia reference for Linyphantes pualla: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linyphantes pualla.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae (Spiders)
- Family
- Linyphiidae (Sheetweb and Dwarf Spiders)
- Subfamily
- Linyphiinae
- Genus
- Linyphantes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
According to the American Arachnological Society --BC; AK, OR, WA
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Author of name: Chamberlin & Ivie. Year first published: 1942
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Linyphantes pualla. 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 Linyphantes pualla (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyron Basu; Additional contributions by cheins
Frequently Asked Questions About Linyphantes pualla
What is Linyphantes pualla?
Linyphantes pualla is a species in the family Linyphiidae, within the order Araneae.
How do you identify Linyphantes pualla?
Palp Epigynum
Where is Linyphantes pualla found?
Range: According to the American Arachnological Society --BC; AK, OR, WA