Tetragnatha guatemalensis
This record describes Tetragnatha guatemalensis (species). Recorded family: Tetragnathidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Not diagnostic, but can separate some species: Male: Male Palp with flattened and extended Paracymbium: This species has been recorded building massive, possibly social, webs. See Texas Entomology and Jackman et al.
Wikipedia reference for Tetragnatha guatemalensis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetragnatha guatemalensis.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae (Spiders)
- Family
- Tetragnathidae (Long-jawed Orb Weavers)
- Genus
- Tetragnatha (Longjawed Orbweavers)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Often found near bodies of water.
Geographic Range
Nova Scotia to Florida, west to California, northeast to Michigan. Mex. to Panama, plus Cuba and Jamaica
Seasonal Activity
mostly: Jun-Aug (BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Tetragnatha guatemalensis O. P.-Cambridge, 1889
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Tetragnatha guatemalensis. 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 Tetragnatha guatemalensis (5)
Photo credits: (c) mrspiderjoe, some rights reserved (CC BY) | (c) BRHebert, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by BRHebert | (c) cheins1, all rights reserved, uploaded by cheins1 | Contributed by Jeff Hollenbeck; Additional contributions by cheins , Mike Quinn , Nathaniel Green
Frequently Asked Questions About Tetragnatha guatemalensis
What is Tetragnatha guatemalensis?
Tetragnatha guatemalensis is a species in the family Tetragnathidae, within the order Araneae.
How do you identify Tetragnatha guatemalensis?
Not diagnostic, but can separate some species: Male: Male Palp with flattened and extended Paracymbium:
Where is Tetragnatha guatemalensis found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Often found near bodies of water. |
| Range | Nova Scotia to Florida, west to California, northeast to Michigan. Mex. to Panama, plus Cuba and Jamaica |
When is Tetragnatha guatemalensis active?
Tetragnatha guatemalensis: seasonal activity - mostly: Jun-Aug (BG data).