Wadotes calcaratus
This record describes Wadotes calcaratus (species). Recorded family: Agelenidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Wadotes calcaratus is a species of funnel weaver in the family of spiders known as Agelenidae. It is found in the United States and Canada.
Identification notes
Palp (ventral/lateral/dorsal) Epigynum
Wikipedia reference for Wadotes calcaratus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wadotes calcaratus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae (Spiders)
- Family
- Agelenidae (Funnel Weavers)
- Subfamily
- Coelotinae
- Genus
- Wadotes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
New England south to North Carolina and west to Arizona
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Author of the name: Keyserling. Year first published: 1887.
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Wadotes calcaratus. 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 Wadotes calcaratus (4)
Photo credits: (c) Tom Murray, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Tom Murray | (c) Sarah Rose, all rights reserved, uploaded by Sarah Rose | Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Lynette Elliott , cheins
Frequently Asked Questions About Wadotes calcaratus
What is Wadotes calcaratus?
Wadotes calcaratus is a species in the family Agelenidae, within the order Araneae.
How do you identify Wadotes calcaratus?
Palp (ventral/lateral/dorsal) Epigynum
Where is Wadotes calcaratus found?
Range: New England south to North Carolina and west to Arizona