fuktvorteedderkopp
Hypselistes jacksoni
The fuktvorteedderkopp (Hypselistes jacksoni) is a distinctive orb weaver spider characterized by its iridescent carapace and intricate geometric web patterns featuring spiral reinforcements. This medium-sized arachnid plays a crucial role as both predator of flying insects and prey for insectivorous birds, helping maintain ecological balance in its specialized habitat.
16
Countries
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Arachnida
Order
Araneae
Family
Linyphiidae
Genus
Hypselistes
fuktvorteedderkopp belongs to the family Linyphiidae, order Araneae, within the Arachnida class.
Species Profile
The fuktvorteedderkopp (Hypselistes jacksoni) is a distinctive orb weaver spider characterized by its iridescent carapace and intricate geometric web patterns featuring spiral reinforcements. This medium-sized arachnid plays a crucial role as both predator of flying insects and prey for insectivorous birds, helping maintain ecological balance in its specialized habitat.
Primary threats include habitat fragmentation from coastal development and the introduction of invasive plant species that alter the structural complexity of its web-building sites. Climate-induced changes in precipitation patterns are also disrupting the delicate moisture balance required for successful reproduction and prey capture.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species inhabits the transitional zones between coastal dune vegetation and maritime forests, specifically favoring areas with dense shrub understory that provides optimal anchor points for web construction. It requires environments with consistent humidity levels and protection from strong coastal winds, typically found 50-200 meters inland from active shorelines.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Endangered
Primary threats include habitat fragmentation from coastal development and the introduction of invasive plant species that alter the structural complexity of its web-building sites. Climate-induced changes in precipitation patterns are also disrupting the delicate moisture balance required for successful reproduction and prey capture.
Detailed threat classification data is sourced from IUCN assessments as they become available.
Found in 16 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). fuktvorteedderkopp (Hypselistes jacksoni). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/fuktvorteedderkopp