Rabidosa hentzi
This record describes Rabidosa hentzi (species). Recorded family: Lycosidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Abdomen without median dorsal longitudinal dark stripe.
Classification
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Often found in shrubs 60-100cm from the ground at night. (Brady & McKinley, 1994)
Geographic Range
North Carolina to Florida to Louisiana. As of April 2022, a review of confirmed R. hentzi on iNaturalist indicate a range expansion to VA-MO-TX-FL.
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Rabidosa hentzi. 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 Rabidosa hentzi (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jeff Hollenbeck; Additional contributions by Nathaniel Green , chuuuuung
Frequently Asked Questions About Rabidosa hentzi
What is Rabidosa hentzi?
Rabidosa hentzi is a species in the family Lycosidae, within the order Araneae.
How do you identify Rabidosa hentzi?
Abdomen without median dorsal longitudinal dark stripe.
Where is Rabidosa hentzi found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Often found in shrubs 60-100cm from the ground at night. (Brady & McKinley, 1994) |
| Range | North Carolina to Florida to Louisiana. As of April 2022, a review of confirmed R. hentzi on iNaturalist indicate a range expansion to VA-MO-TX-FL. |