Gorse Orb-weaver
VU

Gorse Orb-weaver

Agalenatea redii

Unknown

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Overview

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.

Threat summary

Habitat

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.

Other threatened species in Araneidae

VU

Araniella alpica

Unknown
Singa nitidulaEN

Singa nitidula

Unknown
Deciduous OrbweaverVU

Deciduous Orbweaver

Araneus triguttatus

Unknown
Orange Wheelweaving SpiderVU

Orange Wheelweaving Spider

Araneus alsine

Unknown

Threatened in Åland Islands

Scarce BlackneckCR

Scarce Blackneck

Lygephila craccae

Unknown
EN

Dolichopus notatus

Unknown
Haplodrassus cognatusCR

Haplodrassus cognatus

Unknown
Yellow-breasted BuntingCR

Yellow-breasted Bunting

Emberiza aureola

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Gorse Orb-weaver classified as Vulnerable?
Gorse Orb-weaver 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. 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.
Where does Gorse Orb-weaver live?
Gorse Orb-weaver occurs in Åland Islands, Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Austria, and Azerbaijan (plus 54 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 Gorse Orb-weaver?
The main threats to Gorse Orb-weaver 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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