Entelecara omissa
Local name: kärrgropspindel
Photo: Photo: (c) Matt, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Matt
Overview
Entelecara omissa is a tiny sheet weaver spider belonging to the Linyphiidae family, measuring only 1-2mm in body length with a dark brown to black coloration. This minute arachnid plays an important ecological role as both predator of small invertebrates and prey for larger arthropods in wetland food webs.
Entelecara omissa, the kärrgropspindel, is critically endangered primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized wetland environments. This small spider species has extremely limited distribution and is highly vulnerable to changes in water levels, pollution, and human disturbance of its bog and marsh habitats.
Habitat
Kärrgropspindel inhabits the moss layers and sedge tussocks of pristine boreal bogs and acidic fens, particularly favoring areas with consistent moisture and minimal disturbance. The species requires the specific microclimate conditions found in Sphagnum moss communities within these peat-forming wetlands.
Other threatened species in Linyphiidae
Threatened in Belgium
Frequently asked questions
Why is kärrgropspindel classified as Critically Endangered?
Where does kärrgropspindel live?
What are the main threats to kärrgropspindel?
Get weekly conservation intelligence
One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.
Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.