Tenuiphantes flavipes
This record describes Tenuiphantes flavipes (species). Recorded family: Linyphiidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
A small, black bodied spider with pale yellowy-brown legs. Predominantly a woodland species occurring in leaf litter and undergrowth. It may also be found in a variety of other situations including grasslands, heaths and marshes, generally at ground level. Adults are found throughout the year, mainly from spring to mid-summer and autumn. Widely distributed in southern Britain, becoming scattered in the north. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Linyphiidae
- Genus
- Tenuiphantes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Predominantly a woodland species occurring in leaf litter and undergrowth. It may also be found in a variety of other situations including grasslands, heaths and marshes, generally at ground level.
Seasonal Activity
Adults are found throughout the year, mainly from spring to mid-summer and autumn.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widely distributed in southern Britain, becoming scattered in the north.
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Tenuiphantes flavipes. 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 Tenuiphantes flavipes (4)
Frequently Asked Questions About Tenuiphantes flavipes
What is Tenuiphantes flavipes?
Tenuiphantes flavipes is a species in the family Linyphiidae, within the order Araneae.
Where is Tenuiphantes flavipes found?
Habitat: Predominantly a woodland species occurring in leaf litter and undergrowth. It may also be found in a variety of other situations including grasslands, heaths and marshes, generally at ground level.
When is Tenuiphantes flavipes active?
Tenuiphantes flavipes: seasonal activity - Adults are found throughout the year, mainly from spring to mid-summer and autumn..