Erigonella ignobilis
Local name: gjørmeedderkopp
The gjørmeedderkopp (Erigonella ignobilis) is a small, dark-colored sheet weaver spider with a distinctive mottled brown and gray carapace pattern. This diminutive arachnid constructs delicate horizontal webs close to the ground, playing a crucial role in controlling populations of small flying insects and springtails in its specialized microhabitat.
16
Countries
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Arachnida
Order
Araneae
Family
Linyphiidae
Genus
Erigonella
Erigonella ignobilis belongs to the family Linyphiidae, order Araneae, within the Arachnida class.
Species Profile
The gjørmeedderkopp (Erigonella ignobilis) is a small, dark-colored sheet weaver spider with a distinctive mottled brown and gray carapace pattern. This diminutive arachnid constructs delicate horizontal webs close to the ground, playing a crucial role in controlling populations of small flying insects and springtails in its specialized microhabitat.
Erigonella ignobilis faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited range. Climate change and pesticide use in agricultural areas further threaten the remaining populations of this small spider species.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species inhabits the transitional zones between wet meadows and forest edges, particularly favoring areas with dense moss carpets and decaying organic matter that maintain consistent moisture levels. It shows strong preference for microhabitats under overhanging vegetation near small streams or seasonal water bodies.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Endangered
Erigonella ignobilis faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited range. Climate change and pesticide use in agricultural areas further threaten the remaining populations of this small spider species.
Agricultural intensification and habitat conversion
Urban development and infrastructure expansion
Climate change affecting microhabitat conditions
Pesticide contamination in agricultural landscapes
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). Erigonella ignobilis (Erigonella ignobilis). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/gjrmeedderkopp