duinlantaarnspin
Agroeca lusatica
The duinlantaarnspin (Agroeca lusatica) is a small ground-dwelling spider species with a pale brownish coloration and distinctive elongated body shape. This nocturnal hunter plays an important ecological role as both predator of small invertebrates and prey for larger arthropods and small vertebrates in its specialized habitat.
17
Countries
Photo: iNaturalist: (c) Frederik Leck Fischer, všetky práva vyhradené, uploaded by Frederik Leck Fischer
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Arachnida
Order
Araneae
Family
Liocranidae
Genus
Agroeca
duinlantaarnspin belongs to the family Liocranidae, order Araneae, within the Arachnida class.
Species Profile
The duinlantaarnspin (Agroeca lusatica) is a small ground-dwelling spider species with a pale brownish coloration and distinctive elongated body shape. This nocturnal hunter plays an important ecological role as both predator of small invertebrates and prey for larger arthropods and small vertebrates in its specialized habitat.
The duinlantaarnspin faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation of its specialized coastal dune ecosystems. Urban development, recreational activities, and changes in natural dune dynamics have reduced the availability of suitable sandy habitats where this species can establish its characteristic ground-level webs.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Inhabits coastal sand dunes and sandy grasslands, particularly in areas with sparse vegetation where it constructs ground-level webs among low-growing plants and in sandy substrates. The species shows a strong preference for stabilized dune systems with specific microhabitat conditions.
Threats
Coastal development and urbanization
Recreational trampling and disturbance
Changes in natural dune succession
Climate change impacts on coastal ecosystems
Habitat fragmentation
Found in 17 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). duinlantaarnspin (Agroeca lusatica). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/duinlantaarnspin