Singa hamata
Local name: Épeire tubuleuse
Overview
Singa hamata, commonly known as the Épeire tubuleuse, is a small orb-weaver spider characterized by its distinctive tubular retreat constructed at the edge of its circular web. This species typically displays a brownish coloration with subtle markings and plays a crucial ecological role as both predator of small flying insects and prey for birds and other arthropods in wetland ecosystems.
Singa hamata faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction and fragmentation of its specialized wetland environments. Agricultural intensification, urban development, and water pollution have significantly reduced the quality and extent of suitable breeding habitats for this orb-weaver spider.
Habitat
This species inhabits marshy areas, reed beds, and the vegetated margins of ponds, lakes, and slow-moving waterways where humidity levels remain consistently high. They construct their webs among tall grasses and emergent vegetation, typically 0.5-2 meters above the water surface.
Other threatened species in Araneidae
Threatened in Åland Islands
Frequently asked questions
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