Glyphesis servulus
Local name: Gewöhnliches Sumpfspinnchen
The Gewöhnliches Sumpfspinnchen (Glyphesis servulus) is a small wetland spider species characterized by its delicate build and distinctive web-spinning behavior in marshy environments. This diminutive arachnid plays a crucial ecological role as both predator of small flying insects and prey for larger wetland fauna, helping maintain the delicate balance of marsh ecosystems.
9
Countries
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Arachnida
Order
Araneae
Family
Linyphiidae
Genus
Glyphesis
Glyphesis servulus belongs to the family Linyphiidae, order Araneae, within the Arachnida class.
Species Profile
The Gewöhnliches Sumpfspinnchen (Glyphesis servulus) is a small wetland spider species characterized by its delicate build and distinctive web-spinning behavior in marshy environments. This diminutive arachnid plays a crucial ecological role as both predator of small flying insects and prey for larger wetland fauna, helping maintain the delicate balance of marsh ecosystems.
This endangered species faces severe pressure from wetland drainage and agricultural conversion of its marsh habitats. Climate change-induced alterations to water levels and seasonal flooding patterns further threaten the specific hydrological conditions this species requires for survival and reproduction.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Glyphesis servulus inhabits the transitional zones of freshwater marshes and bog edges, particularly areas with consistent moisture and dense sedge vegetation. The species shows strong preference for locations where standing water meets emergent plant communities, creating the microhabitat conditions essential for its specialized web construction.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Endangered
This endangered species faces severe pressure from wetland drainage and agricultural conversion of its marsh habitats. Climate change-induced alterations to water levels and seasonal flooding patterns further threaten the specific hydrological conditions this species requires for survival and reproduction.
Detailed threat classification data is sourced from IUCN assessments as they become available.
Found in 9 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). Glyphesis servulus (Glyphesis servulus). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/gewohnliches-sumpfspinnchen