Oxyopes aglossus
This record describes Oxyopes aglossus (species). Recorded family: Oxyopidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Ventral surfaces of femora I and II with black median lines (femora III and IV might have dashes) O. salticus also has black median lines on the ventral surfaces of femora I and II; however, it shows this characteristic on femur III as well (not broken as in O. aglossus ). ChH--10 Jun 2018
Classification
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
VA, TN, NC, AL, MS, LA, TX
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Oxyopes aglossus. 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 Oxyopes aglossus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jeff Hollenbeck; Additional contributions by Lynette Elliott , cheins
Frequently Asked Questions About Oxyopes aglossus
What is Oxyopes aglossus?
Oxyopes aglossus is a species in the family Oxyopidae, within the order Araneae.
How do you identify Oxyopes aglossus?
Ventral surfaces of femora I and II with black median lines (femora III and IV might have dashes) O. salticus also has black median lines on the ventral surfaces of femora I and II; however, it shows this characteristic on femur III as well (not broken as in O. aglossus ). ChH--10 Jun 2018
Where is Oxyopes aglossus found?
Range: VA, TN, NC, AL, MS, LA, TX