Philodromus albidus
This record describes Philodromus albidus (species). Recorded family: Philodromidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Males 3.1 to 3.8 mm; Females 4 to 5.4 mm. Prosoma with orange-brown lateral stripes. Opisthosoma yellowish with bright chevrons. Legs pale, greenish. Confirmation of this species: Requires examination at high magnification in good lighting, typically examination of the genitalia. Bee, L., Oxford, G., & Smith, H. (2020). Britain's Spiders: A Field Guide. Second Edition. Princeton University Press. Usually found in woodland or hedgerows on the lower branches of broad-leaved trees such as oak at the edge of clearings or rides. Adults found from May to July with a peak in June. Mostly confined to south-east England but probably spreading north west. http://srs.britishspiders.org.uk/portal.php/p/Summary/s/Philodromus+albidus No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Philodromidae
- Genus
- Philodromus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Usually found in woodland or hedgerows on the lower branches of broad-leaved trees such as oak at the edge of clearings or rides.
Seasonal Activity
Adults found from May to July with a peak in June.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Mostly confined to south-east England but probably spreading north west.
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Philodromus albidus. 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 Philodromus albidus (5)
Frequently Asked Questions About Philodromus albidus
What is Philodromus albidus?
Philodromus albidus is a species in the family Philodromidae, within the order Araneae.
Where is Philodromus albidus found?
Habitat: Usually found in woodland or hedgerows on the lower branches of broad-leaved trees such as oak at the edge of clearings or rides.
When is Philodromus albidus active?
Philodromus albidus: seasonal activity - Adults found from May to July with a peak in June..