Species Details
- Species name
- Oreonetides vaginatus (Thorell, 1872)
- Synonyms
- Oreonetides adipata (L. Koch, 1872), Oreonetides adipatus (O.P.-Cambridge), Oreonetides reticulata, Oreonetides vaginata
- Taxonomy
- Animalia :: Araneae :: Linyphiidae
- tall sward & scrub
- upland
Distribution
Apart from one doubtful old record from Staffordshire, the species is restricted to North Wales, the north of England and Scotland, where it is widespread on high ground. It is fairly widespread in north-western and central Europe.Habitat and ecology
The spider is found under stones, on mountains and high ground. Adults are found in late summer and autumn (Locket & Millidge 1951).Status
Very local.Threats
In the longer term, climate change may adversely affect this, and other montane species.Management and conservation
No management recommendations at present. Text based on Dawson, I.K., Harvey, P.R., Merrett, P. & Russell-Smith, A.R. (in prep.).Stats
- First recorded
- 1871
- Last recorded
- 2023
- Total records
- 304
- Total visits
- 297
Conservation status
Oreonetides vaginatus
| 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 | 42979 | |
| 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 | 42979 | Threats: In the longer term, climate change may adversely affect this, and other montane species. |
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