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Wasp Spider

Argiope bruennichi

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Found across Europe (28 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇷 Greece 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇹 Italy 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇲🇩 Moldova 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇲🇰 North Macedonia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇴 Romania 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Arachnida (Arachnids)
Order
Araneae (Araneae)
Family
Araneidae
Genus
Argiope
Species
Argiope bruennichi (Wasp Spider)

Names in Other Languages

German Wespenspinne

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wasp Spider?
The scientific name of Wasp Spider is Argiope bruennichi. It belongs to the genus Argiope.
What is the conservation status of Wasp Spider?
Wasp Spider (Argiope bruennichi) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Wasp Spider live?
Wasp Spider is found in Found across Europe (28 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary.
What family does Wasp Spider belong to?
Wasp Spider (Argiope bruennichi) belongs to the genus Argiope, which is part of the taxonomic family Araneidae.
What kingdom does Wasp Spider belong to?
Wasp Spider (Argiope bruennichi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

Native Range — 28 Countries

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Genus Argiope — 1 Species

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