Species Details
- Species name
- Xysticus luctuosus (Blackwall, 1836)
- Taxonomy
- Animalia :: Araneae :: Thomisidae
- shaded woodland floor
Distribution
The species is widespread, but scattered. It is widespread in north-western and central Europe.Habitat and ecology
The spider occurs among low plants and on bushes in woods. Adults are found from May to July.Status
Although recorded from 16 counties, there are few recent records for this spider. It is possible that some of the old records from southern counties refer to X. acerbus Thorell, females of which are very similar to X. luctuosus. It has apparently declined precipitously in the past 20 years.Threats
The loss of woodland to intensive forestry, and clearance of understorey.Management and conservation
Maintain low plants and the shrub layer in woodland. Text based on Dawson, I.K., Harvey, P.R., Merrett, P. & Russell-Smith, A.R. (in prep.).Stats
- First recorded
- 1861
- Last recorded
- 2023
- Total records
- 42
- Total visits
- 42
Conservation status
Xysticus luctuosus
| 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 | 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 | Endangered | 42979 | Although recorded from 16 counties, there are few recent records for this species. Some of the old records from southern counties may refer to X. acerbus Thorell, females of which are very similar to X. luctuosus. B2ab(ii,iv) is justified because the spider has apparently declined precipitously in the past 20 years. Threats: The loss of woodland to intensive forestry, and clearance of understorey. |
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