Summary details for Asthenargus paganus (Simon, 1884)

Species Details

Species name: Asthenargus paganus (Simon, 1884)
Synonyms: Asthenargus paganum misspelling BAS, 1985, Asthenarthus paganus (Simon, 1884)
Taxonomy: Animalia :: Araneae :: Linyphiidae
habitat: shaded woodland floor

Distribution

The species is widespread in England from the Severn to Yorkshire, with scattered records from Wales, central Scotland and an isolated record from Suffolk. It is widespread in north-western and central Europe.

Habitat and ecology

Woodland. A. paganus is found in moss, leaf litter and detritus in mature broad-leaved and coniferous woodland. It has been found commonly under the scales of spruce bark and in spruce litter. It is adult in autumn, winter and spring.

Status

Recorded from 28 hectads since 1992, showing a small apparent decline.

Threats

Destruction of woodland due to agricultural and urban development.

Management and conservation

Protect occupied woodlands from further loss to development. Text based on Dawson, I.K., Harvey, P.R., Merrett, P. & Russell-Smith, A.R. (in prep.).

Stats

First recorded: 1913
Last recorded: 2025
Total records: 183
Total visits: 176

Conservation status

Asthenargus paganus

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 Scarce. 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	Least concern	01/09/2017	Threats: Destruction of woodland due to agricultural and urban development.

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Spatial distribution - hectad map

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