VU

grote spinneneter

Ero tuberculata

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Ero tuberculata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation and fragmentation of its specialized microhabitats. The species' dependence on specific moisture and temperature conditions in leaf litter and moss layers makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change and forest management practices that alter ground-level microclimates. Agricultural intensification and urbanization have reduced the availability of suitable woodland edges and hedgerow habitats where this spider-eating specialist thrives.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ero tuberculata inhabits woodland edges, hedgerows, and areas with dense leaf litter and moss layers where it can find its spider prey. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions with stable moisture levels and temperatures, typically found in undisturbed ground vegetation and organic debris.

Threatened in Austria

Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

Declining
Anthophore estivaleCR

Anthophore estivale

Anthophora aestivalis

Unknown
Adonis BlueVU

Adonis Blue

Lysandra bellargus

Unknown
agnhodeedderkoppCR

agnhodeedderkopp

Walckenaeria alticeps

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is grote spinneneter classified as Vulnerable?
grote spinneneter is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Ero tuberculata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation and fragmentation of its specialized microhabitats. The species' dependence on specific moisture and temperature conditions in leaf litter and moss layers makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change and forest management practices that alter ground-level microclimates. Agricultural intensification and urbanization have reduced the availability of suitable woodland edges and hedgerow habitats where this spider-eating specialist thrives.
Where does grote spinneneter live?
grote spinneneter occurs in Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, and Estonia (plus 16 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to grote spinneneter?
The main threats to grote spinneneter are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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