Philodromus collinus
This record describes Philodromus collinus (species). Recorded family: Philodromidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Length 4 to 6 mm. Prosoma with broad, dark brown lateral stripes and almost white centre. Legs yellowish grey or brown with black spots. Opisthosoma dorsally with broad median band consisting of large, yellowish white spots. 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. On sunny trees and shrubs, including conifers. http://srs.britishspiders.org.uk/portal.php/p/Summary/s/Philodromus+collinus 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
On sunny trees and shrubs, including conifers.
Seasonal Activity
Adults May to July.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Restricted to south and east England.
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Philodromus collinus. 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 collinus (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Philodromus collinus
What is Philodromus collinus?
Philodromus collinus is a species in the family Philodromidae, within the order Araneae.
How big is Philodromus collinus?
4 to 6 mm. Prosoma with broad, dark brown lateral stripes and almost white centre. Legs yellowish grey or brown with black spots. Opisthosoma dorsally with broad median band consisting of large, yellowish white spots.
Where is Philodromus collinus found?
Habitat: On sunny trees and shrubs, including conifers.
When is Philodromus collinus active?
Philodromus collinus: seasonal activity - Adults May to July..