Teminius affinis
This record describes Teminius affinis (species). Recorded family: Miturgidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Page created based on this female voucher specimen submitted by Joe Lapp: Full body habitus, eye arrangement: Epigynum (ventral, dorsal):
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae (Spiders)
- Family
- Miturgidae (Prowling Spiders)
- Genus
- Teminius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Oklahoma, Texas, & Louisiana. ( 6 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Banks, 1897 The meaning of the name Teminius in unknown; the author gave no hint about the origin of the name and it doesn't seem to correspond exactly to any Greek or Latin word or proper name. The species name affinis is Latin for "allied, related, kin."
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Teminius affinis. 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 Teminius affinis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mandy Howe
Frequently Asked Questions About Teminius affinis
What is Teminius affinis?
Teminius affinis is a species in the family Miturgidae, within the order Araneae.
How big is Teminius affinis?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Body | Body length ~13mm or less ( 3 ) , though our voucher female was 15mm ( 4 ) . |
| Body | Body length of male reported to be as small as 4.5mm ( 5 ) or much larger (large and small individuals of both sexes have been collected together ( 6 ) ). |
How do you identify Teminius affinis?
Page created based on this female voucher specimen submitted by Joe Lapp: Full body habitus, eye arrangement: Epigynum (ventral, dorsal):
Where is Teminius affinis found?
Range: Oklahoma, Texas, & Louisiana. ( 6 )