Furrow Orbweaver

Larinioides cornutus

General Status Rank: 
Secure
Common Name: 
Furrow Orbweaver
Scientific Name: 
Larinioides cornutus
Synonyms: 
Araneus cornutus
Epeira foliata
Epeira vicaria
Aranea foliata
Epeira strix
Nuctenea cornuta
Naming References: 
B161
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Taxonomy
Group: 
Arachnid (Spider)
Kingdom: 
Animalia
Phylum: 
Arthropoda
Class: 
Arachnida
Order: 
Araneae
Family: 
Araneidae
General Biology

Female Age at Maturity

Both sexes are mature from early spring to late autumn, and some individuals may winter in the adult stage, along with juveniles of various sizes (Dondale et al. 2003).
Habitat
Webs usually found on buildings, fences, bridges, or in hedges and low shrubs (Dondale et al. 2003).
References: 
B161
R197
Distribution

Ecozones

Southern Arctic, Taiga Plains, Taiga Shield
References: 
B161

Distribution

Alaska to Newfoundland, south to California, Florida, and Panama; Europe and Asia. Records in the NWT originate from the Mackenzie Delta area, Colville Lake, Norman Wells, and along the southern shore of Great Slave Lake (Dondale et al. 2003).
References: 
HSS001

Number of Occurrences

There are a total of ten records from the NWT, including from around the mouths of the Peel and Mackenzie rivers, around Great Bear Lake and Great Slave Lakes (Dondale et al. 2003). Reference: Dondale, C.D., Redner, J.H., Paquin, P., & Levi, H.W. 2003. The Insects and Arachnids of Canada. Part 23. The Orb-weaving Spiders of Canada and Alaska (Araneae: Uloboridae, Tetragnathidae, Araneidae, Theridosomatidae). NRC Research Press, Ottawa, ON. 371 pp.
Score: 
BE
References: 
B161
R197
HSS001
Threats

Threats

References: 
HSS001

Intrinsic Vulnerability

References: 
HSS001
General Status Rank
Rank: 
Secure
Status Rank Description: 
Probably secure. Regional experts consider this species to be common and widespread in the NWT.
S Rank: 
S4S5
Decision Process Description: 
Rank drafted by S. Cannings, M. Anions, P. Paquin, D. Buckle, and R. Bennett in 2010. Rank reviewed in 2014 by R. Bennett; modified from Undetermined to Secure. Reviewed by R. Bennett in 2023; no change.
Last Updated: 
July 19, 2024
Status Designations

Canada – Assessment by Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada

COSEWIC Status: 
-

References

Ecozones

  • Dondale, C.D., J.H. Redner, P. Paquin, and H.W. Levi (2003) The Insects and Arachnids of Canada, Part 23, The Orb-Weaving Spiders of Canada and Alaska, Araneae: Uloboridae, Tetragnathidae, Araneidae, Theridiosomatidae. NRS Research Press ENR Library QL 434.52.A1I5 pt.23 - B161 Return

Habitat

  • Dondale, C.D., J.H. Redner, P. Paquin, and H.W. Levi (2003) The Insects and Arachnids of Canada, Part 23, The Orb-Weaving Spiders of Canada and Alaska, Araneae: Uloboridae, Tetragnathidae, Araneidae, Theridiosomatidae. NRS Research Press ENR Library QL 434.52.A1I5 pt.23 - B161 Return
  • Bennett, Robb (2010) DRAFT LIST OF SPIDERS IN CANADA Phylum Chelicerata; Class Arachnida; Order Araneae. - R197 Return

Intrinsic Vulnerability

  • Bennett R. in Hebert, R. (2014) A set of 2 e-mails GS Spiders with ranks poposed by Robb Bennett (09/05/2014). e copy - HSS001 Return

Naming

  • Dondale, C.D., J.H. Redner, P. Paquin, and H.W. Levi (2003) The Insects and Arachnids of Canada, Part 23, The Orb-Weaving Spiders of Canada and Alaska, Araneae: Uloboridae, Tetragnathidae, Araneidae, Theridiosomatidae. NRS Research Press ENR Library QL 434.52.A1I5 pt.23 - B161 Return

Number of Occurrences

  • Dondale, C.D., J.H. Redner, P. Paquin, and H.W. Levi (2003) The Insects and Arachnids of Canada, Part 23, The Orb-Weaving Spiders of Canada and Alaska, Araneae: Uloboridae, Tetragnathidae, Araneidae, Theridiosomatidae. NRS Research Press ENR Library QL 434.52.A1I5 pt.23 - B161 Return
  • Bennett, Robb (2010) DRAFT LIST OF SPIDERS IN CANADA Phylum Chelicerata; Class Arachnida; Order Araneae. - R197 Return
  • Bennett R. in Hebert, R. (2014) A set of 2 e-mails GS Spiders with ranks poposed by Robb Bennett (09/05/2014). e copy - HSS001 Return

Range Extent

  • Bennett R. in Hebert, R. (2014) A set of 2 e-mails GS Spiders with ranks poposed by Robb Bennett (09/05/2014). e copy - HSS001 Return

Threats

  • Bennett R. in Hebert, R. (2014) A set of 2 e-mails GS Spiders with ranks poposed by Robb Bennett (09/05/2014). e copy - HSS001 Return