Pityohyphantes subarcticus
This record describes Pityohyphantes subarcticus (species). Recorded family: Linyphiidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Very similar in appearance to P. costatus . Palp Epigynum
Wikipedia reference for Pityohyphantes subarcticus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pityohyphantes_subarcticus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae (Spiders)
- Family
- Linyphiidae (Sheetweb and Dwarf Spiders)
- Subfamily
- Linyphiinae
- Genus
- Pityohyphantes (Hammock Spiders)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Coniferous woods
Geographic Range
Nearctic, boreal AB, BC, LB, MB, NB, NF, NS, NT, ON, PQ, SK, YT; AK
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pityohyphantes subarcticus Chamberlin & Ivie, 1943
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Pityohyphantes subarcticus. 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 Pityohyphantes subarcticus (3)
Photo credits: (c) Sequoia Janirella Wrens, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Sequoia Janirella Wrens | (c) Rick Ballard, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Rick Ballard | Contributed by Kevin Pfeiffer; Additional contributions by cheins
Frequently Asked Questions About Pityohyphantes subarcticus
What is Pityohyphantes subarcticus?
Pityohyphantes subarcticus is a species in the family Linyphiidae, within the order Araneae.
How big is Pityohyphantes subarcticus?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Male | 4.0 - 6.0 mm |
| Female | 5.0 - 7.0 mm |
How do you identify Pityohyphantes subarcticus?
Very similar in appearance to P. costatus . Palp Epigynum
Where is Pityohyphantes subarcticus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Coniferous woods |
| Range | Nearctic, boreal AB, BC, LB, MB, NB, NF, NS, NT, ON, PQ, SK, YT; AK |