Agelenids of the World

Systematics and Taxonomy of Agelenidae, a Worldwide distributed Spider Family

Agelena orientalis C. L. Koch, 1837

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Statistics of barcoding coverage: Agelena orientalis:

Barcode of Life Data Systems (BOLDS) Stats
Public Records: 0
Specimens with Barcodes: 31
Species With Barcodes: 1

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Agelena orientalis:

Agelena orientalis is a species of spiders belonging to the family Agelenidae.

Description[edit]

Agelena orientalis can reach a total length of 11–13.6 millimetres (0.43–0.54 in) in males, 12.2–17.7 millimetres (0.48–0.70 in) in females. Coloration is yellowish, with a characteristic pattern of the upperside of the abdomen. These spiders trap their preys by weaving entangling non-sticky funnel webs.

  • Funnel web of Agelena orientalis

  • An agelena hiding in its funnel

Distribution[edit]

This species is present from Italy to Central Asia and Iran.

References[edit]

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