Species Account for Singa hamata
Singa hamata (Clerck, 1757)
Araneae: Araneidae
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Taxonomic group: spiders (Araneae) - County data
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Status: NS
Essex RDB: Listed
Threat: Essex Threatened
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The orb-web spider Singa hamata is rare in Essex and considered to be Essex Threatened. It is typically a spider of unmanaged rough open grassland, where there is a structural continuity throughout the year. It builds its web and nest in tall grassland and over-winters in situ. Cutting during the summer will destroy the spiders and their webs. Cutting during the autumn or winter will destroy their egg sacs, dramatically reducing population levels. References
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