Erigonella ignobilis
Local name: gjørmeedderkopp
Overview
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.
Habitat
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.
Other threatened species in Linyphiidae
Threatened in Austria
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