Agalenatea redii
Local name: Épeire de velours
Agalenatea redii is a species of 'orbweavers' belonging to the family Araneidae subfamily Araneinae.
60
Countries
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Arachnida
Order
Araneae
Family
Araneidae
Genus
Agalenatea
Agalenatea redii belongs to the family Araneidae, order Araneae, within the Arachnida class.
Species Profile
Agalenatea redii is a species of 'orbweavers' belonging to the family Araneidae subfamily Araneinae.
Agalenatea redii faces significant pressure from habitat degradation and fragmentation across its Mediterranean range, where urbanization and agricultural intensification continue to reduce suitable orb-weaving habitats. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency, which can disrupt the delicate moisture balance required for web construction and prey availability.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This orb-weaver spider inhabits Mediterranean scrublands, woodland edges, and semi-natural grasslands, typically constructing webs in low shrubs and herbaceous vegetation. It shows preference for areas with moderate moisture levels and diverse plant communities that support abundant flying insect prey.
Threats
Agricultural intensification and pesticide use
Habitat fragmentation from urban development
Climate change and drought stress
Loss of native vegetation communities
Pollution affecting prey insect populations
Found in 60 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). Agalenatea redii (Agalenatea redii). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/epeire-de-velours