witvlekpyamaspin
VU

witvlekpyamaspin

Hypsosinga albovittata

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypsosinga_albovittata

Overview

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

The witvlekpyamaspin faces significant pressure from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited South African range. Habitat fragmentation from expanding cultivation and infrastructure development has reduced the availability of suitable web-building sites in indigenous vegetation. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to changes in vegetation structure and prey availability caused by land-use conversion.

Threat summary

Habitat

This orb-weaver spider inhabits indigenous fynbos vegetation and grasslands in the Western Cape region of South Africa. It constructs webs in shrubland areas with suitable branching structures for web attachment, typically in areas with moderate vegetation density.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is witvlekpyamaspin classified as Vulnerable?
witvlekpyamaspin 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. The witvlekpyamaspin faces significant pressure from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited South African range. Habitat fragmentation from expanding cultivation and infrastructure development has reduced the availability of suitable web-building sites in indigenous vegetation. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to changes in vegetation structure and prey availability caused by land-use conversion.
Where does witvlekpyamaspin live?
witvlekpyamaspin occurs in Algeria, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, and Denmark (plus 23 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 witvlekpyamaspin?
The main threats to witvlekpyamaspin 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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