drievlekwielwebspin
Araneus triguttatus
The drievlekwielwebspin (Araneus triguttatus) is a distinctive orb weaver spider characterized by three prominent pale spots on its abdomen, which give the species its common name. This medium-sized arachnid constructs intricate circular webs to capture flying insects, playing a crucial role in controlling pest populations in its ecosystem.
28
Countries
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Arachnida
Order
Araneae
Family
Araneidae
Genus
Araneus
drievlekwielwebspin belongs to the family Araneidae, order Araneae, within the Arachnida class.
Species Profile
The drievlekwielwebspin (Araneus triguttatus) is a distinctive orb weaver spider characterized by three prominent pale spots on its abdomen, which give the species its common name. This medium-sized arachnid constructs intricate circular webs to capture flying insects, playing a crucial role in controlling pest populations in its ecosystem.
Araneus triguttatus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation and fragmentation of its specialized woodland environments. Agricultural intensification and urban development have reduced the availability of suitable forest edge habitats where this orb weaver spider constructs its webs, while pesticide use in adjacent agricultural areas poses additional risks to local populations.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This orb weaver spider inhabits deciduous and mixed woodlands, forest edges, and well-vegetated gardens with abundant shrub layers. It typically constructs its webs in areas with moderate canopy cover that provide suitable anchor points for web attachment while maintaining access to flying insect prey.
Threats
Agricultural intensification
Habitat fragmentation and loss
Climate-induced habitat shifts
Pesticide contamination
Urban development pressure
Found in 28 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). drievlekwielwebspin (Araneus triguttatus). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/drievlekwielwebspin