Philodromus josemitensis
This record describes Philodromus josemitensis (species). Recorded family: Philodromidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
P. josemitensis has the abdomen obviously acutely angulate at each side. ~ Rod Crawford Palp: Epigynum: undissected/dorsal view of dissected
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae (Spiders)
- Family
- Philodromidae (Running Crab Spiders)
- Genus
- Philodromus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
It is rare in disturbed habitats but not uncommon in natural environments from central-western Washington down into northern California. ~ Rod Crawford
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Philodromus josemitensis. 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 josemitensis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Lynette Elliott; Additional contributions by cheins
Frequently Asked Questions About Philodromus josemitensis
What is Philodromus josemitensis?
Philodromus josemitensis is a species in the family Philodromidae, within the order Araneae.
How do you identify Philodromus josemitensis?
P. josemitensis has the abdomen obviously acutely angulate at each side. ~ Rod Crawford Palp: Epigynum: undissected/dorsal view of dissected
Where is Philodromus josemitensis found?
Range: It is rare in disturbed habitats but not uncommon in natural environments from central-western Washington down into northern California. ~ Rod Crawford