Species Details
- Species name
- Araniella displicata (Hentz, 1847)
- Synonyms
- Araniella displicatus subsp. westringi (Thorell), Araneus displicatus (Hentz, 1847), Araniella westringi (Thorell, 1856)
- Taxonomy
- Animalia :: Araneae :: Araneidae
- arboreal
Distribution
In Britain, A. displicata is confined to south-east England, restricted to a few sites. However the habitat in which it has been found is much more widespread. It is widespread but generally rare in northern Europe and has not been recorded from Ireland or Denmark.Habitat and ecology
The spider is typically found on pine trees, often in association with heather. Adults have been recorded from March to June.Status
Rarely found.Threats
Possibly the loss of scots pines on or near heathland.Management and conservation
Ensure pines are retained in association with heathland. Text based on Dawson, I.K., Harvey, P.R., Merrett, P. & Russell-Smith, A.R. (in prep.).Stats
- First recorded
- 1900
- Last recorded
- 2024
- Total records
- 63
- Total visits
- 63
Conservation status
Araniella displicata
| Source | Reporting category | Designation | Date designated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Review of the scarce and threatened spiders (Araneae) of Great Britain: Species Status No. 22 (Sep 2017) | Rare and scarce species | Nationally Rare. Includes Red Listed taxa | 01/09/2017 | |
| A Review of the scarce and threatened spiders (Araneae) of Great Britain: Species Status No. 22 (Sep 2017) | Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines | Near Threatened | 01/09/2017 | Despite this species' apparent substantial decline in AOO, its association with pine makes it unlikely that it is currently under threat of extinction. Threats: The loss of Scots pines on or near heathland. |
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