Anyphaenidae is a family of araneomorph spiders, sometimes called anyphaenid sac spiders. They are distinguished from the sac spiders of the family Clubionidae and other spiders by having the abdominal spiracle placed one third to one half of the way anterior to the spinnerets toward the epigastric furrow on the underside of the abdomen. In most spiders the spiracle is just anterior to the spinnerets.
Like clubionids, anyphaenids have eight eyes arranged in two rows, conical anterior spinnerets and are wandering predators that build silken retreats, or sacs, usually on plant terminals, between leaves, under bark or under rocks. There are more than 600 species in over 50 genera worldwide.
The family is widespread and includes such common genera as Anyphaena (worldwide except tropical Africa and Asia) and Hibana (New World). Only one species (A. accentuata) occurs in northwestern Europe.
Species in the latter genus are important predators in several agricultural systems, especially tree crops. They are able to detect and feed on insect eggs, despite their poor eyesight. They share this ability at least with some miturgid spiders.
Anyphaenidae is a family of araneomorph spiders, sometimes called anyphaenid sac spiders. They are distinguished from the sac spiders of the family Clubionidae...
Clubionidae, but other common names may use the phrase "sac spider" including: Anyphaenidae (anyphaenid sac spider) Corinnidae (corinnid sac spider) Liocranidae...
the garden ghost spider, is a species of ghost spider in the family Anyphaenidae. It is found in the United States and Canada. "Hibana gracilis Report"...
This page lists all described genera and species of the spider family Anyphaenidae. As of March 2019[update], the World Spider Catalog accepts 685 species...
This is a list of all species that have been found in Texas, United States of America, as of July 17, 2006. It is taken from the Catalogue of Texas Spiders...
Anyphaena aperta is a species of ghost spider in the family Anyphaenidae. It is found in the United States and Canada. It has adapted to the presence of...
relationship with a species of ant. Juveniles of some spiders in the families Anyphaenidae, Corinnidae, Clubionidae, Thomisidae and Salticidae feed on plant nectar...
Peña, J. (1999). Survival of the hunting spider, Hibana velox (Araneae, Anyphaenidae), raised on different artificial diets. Journal of Arachnology 27:692-696...
Hibana incursa is a species of ghost spider in the family Anyphaenidae. It is found in USA to Panama. "Hibana incursa Species Information". BugGuide.net...
family Anyphaenidae. It was first described in 2003 by Ramírez. As of 2016[update] it contains 5 species from Chile and Argentina. "Anyphaenidae". World...
Hibana futilis is a species of ghost spider in the family Anyphaenidae. It is found in a range from the United States to Venezuela and Cuba. "Hibana futilis...
Anyphaena fraterna is a species of ghost spider in the family Anyphaenidae. It is found in the USA. "Anyphaena fraterna Species Information". BugGuide...
Anyphaena pectorosa is a species of ghost spider in the family Anyphaenidae. It is found in the United States and Canada. "Anyphaena pectorosa Report"...
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