Araneus alsine
VU

Araneus alsine

Local name: Épeire alsine

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Araneus_alsine

Overview

Araneus alsine, the strawberry spider or orange wheelweaving spider, is a species of the orb-weaving spider family, Araneidae.

Épeire alsine faces significant threats from habitat degradation and fragmentation of its specialized wetland environments. Climate change and human development pressures are reducing the availability of suitable marshy habitats where this orb weaver spider constructs its webs, while pollution from agricultural runoff further degrades water quality in remaining suitable areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits marshy areas, wetland margins, and riparian zones with dense vegetation, particularly areas with reeds and tall grasses near water bodies. It constructs its orb webs among emergent vegetation in these moisture-rich environments, typically at low to moderate elevations.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Épeire alsine classified as Vulnerable?
Épeire alsine is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Épeire alsine faces significant threats from habitat degradation and fragmentation of its specialized wetland environments. Climate change and human development pressures are reducing the availability of suitable marshy habitats where this orb weaver spider constructs its webs, while pollution from agricultural runoff further degrades water quality in remaining suitable areas.
Where does Épeire alsine live?
Épeire alsine occurs in Åland Islands, Argentina, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, and Bulgaria (plus 26 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Épeire alsine?
The main threats to Épeire alsine are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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