Species Details
- Species name
- Scotina gracilipes (Blackwall, 1859)
- Synonym
- Scotina praelongipes (O.P.-Cambridge, 1861)
- Taxonomy
- Animalia :: Araneae :: Liocranidae
Distribution
The species has a widespread but patchy and very scattered distribution, and is absent from many areas in Britain. It is widespread in north-western Europe.Habitat and ecology
The spider is generally found in dry and exposed heathland habitats amongst the roots of heather, and becomes more abundant in heather more than eight years old, but it has also been found in woodland and raised bog. Adults of both sexes are found in late summer and autumn, but females persist throughout the year.Status
Generally local, but widespread and common on southern heathland. The spider appears to have suffered major decline in recent years, but this may partly be due to a lack of appropriate recording on southern heathlands.Threats
Clearing of ancient woodland and heathland remain potential threats.Management and conservation
Ensure survival of suitable heathland and woodland habitats. Text based on Dawson, I.K., Harvey, P.R., Merrett, P. & Russell-Smith, A.R. (in prep.).Stats
- First recorded
- 1893
- Last recorded
- 2025
- Total records
- 925
- Total visits
- 897
Conservation status
Scotina gracilipes
| 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 | At least part of the apparently substantial decline in this species of, predominantly, mature heathands, is thought to be a result of under-recording, particularly on the southern heaths. Threats: Clearing of ancient woodland and heathland remain potential threats. |
Photos and media
Spatial distribution - hectad map
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Temporal distribution - records by year
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Temporal distribution - records by week
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