gevlekte steatoda
Steatoda albomaculata
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
The gevlekte steatoda faces severe habitat degradation due to urbanization and agricultural intensification across its limited range in the Netherlands and Belgium. Coastal dune systems and sandy heathlands where this spider occurs are increasingly fragmented by development and recreational activities. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moisture-dependent microhabitats this species requires for reproduction and prey availability.
Habitat
This spider inhabits coastal dune systems, sandy heathlands, and dry grasslands with sparse vegetation cover. It constructs webs in low shrubs and among grasses in areas with well-drained sandy soils and moderate moisture levels.
Other threatened species in Theridiidae
Threatened in Åland Islands
Frequently asked questions
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