Cobweb spider
Enoplognatha thoracica
Enoplognatha thoracica is a spider species with Holarctic distribution. It is notably found in Lithuania.
32
Countries
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Arachnida
Order
Araneae
Family
Theridiidae
Genus
Enoplognatha
Cobweb spider belongs to the family Theridiidae, order Araneae, within the Arachnida class.
Species Profile
Enoplognatha thoracica is a spider species with Holarctic distribution. It is notably found in Lithuania.
Enoplognatha thoracica faces significant threats from habitat degradation and fragmentation of its specialized microhabitats. Climate change and human disturbance to vegetation communities where this cobweb spider builds its webs are reducing suitable habitat availability and connectivity between populations.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species inhabits low vegetation, shrublands, and herbaceous plant communities where it constructs small cobwebs among stems and leaves. It is typically found in semi-natural grasslands, woodland edges, and scrubland environments with diverse plant structure.
Threats
Climate change impacts on microhabitat conditions
Habitat fragmentation and loss
Agricultural intensification
Urban development pressure
Vegetation management and disturbance
Found in 32 Countries
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Cobweb spider (Enoplognatha thoracica). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/cobweb-spider