myrglansspindel
Hypsosinga heri
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Hypsosinga heri faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized wetland environments. Agricultural intensification and drainage of marshlands have reduced the availability of suitable reed beds and wet meadows where this orb weaver constructs its webs. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns threaten the delicate moisture balance these spiders require for successful reproduction and prey capture.
Habitat
This orb weaver spider inhabits wet meadows, marshlands, and reed beds across northern Europe, particularly favoring areas with dense vegetation near water sources. The species constructs its webs among tall grasses and sedges in consistently moist environments, typically at heights of 30-80 centimeters above ground level.
Other threatened species in Araneidae
Threatened in Austria
Frequently asked questions
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