Tiso vagans
This record describes Tiso vagans (species). Recorded family: Linyphiidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Body | Body length 1.9-2.3mm. Prosoma brown to dark brown, radial stripes and narrow margin darker. |
| Legs | Legs yellow-brown. Opisthosoma grey-black. Microscopic examination of the genitalia is required to confirm this species. In open, damp localities. Generally found in moss, grass and detritus but has also been recorded from grasslands, wet moorland, heathland, woodland and gardens. http://srs.britishspiders.org.uk/portal.php/p/Summary/s/Tiso+vagans No additional images available for this species. |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Linyphiidae
- Genus
- Tiso
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
In open, damp localities. Generally found in moss, grass and detritus but has also been recorded from grasslands, wet moorland, heathland, woodland and gardens.
Seasonal Activity
Spring-Autumn.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread throughout most of Britain.
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Tiso vagans. 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 Tiso vagans (2)
Frequently Asked Questions About Tiso vagans
What is Tiso vagans?
Tiso vagans is a species in the family Linyphiidae, within the order Araneae.
How big is Tiso vagans?
1.9-2.3mm. Prosoma brown to dark brown, radial stripes and narrow margin darker. Legs yellow-brown. Opisthosoma grey-black.
Where is Tiso vagans found?
Habitat: In open, damp localities. Generally found in moss, grass and detritus but has also been recorded from grasslands, wet moorland, heathland, woodland and gardens.
When is Tiso vagans active?
Tiso vagans: seasonal activity - Spring-Autumn..