The extinct diamond diamond spider re-emerged in England

Volunteers discovered a diamond spider thought to be extinct half a century ago in England.

Two volunteers from the British National Historic and Natural Conservation Foundation discovered a diamond spider, a spider that is thought to be extinct half a century ago, at Clumber, Nottinghamshire, Telegraph Park on Tuesday. / 10 reports.

Diamond spiders have characteristic black patterns.(Photo: National Trust).

The diamond spider, only 7mm long, is named after the black diamond pattern on itself, often living in humid areas with moss, purple Molinia caerulea grass and heather. Scientists have only recorded three cases of diamond spider detection in the UK, all in the southern region.

The last time this species was seen was at Legsheath and Duddleswell, in the Ashdown forest, in 1969. Conservationists fear that the shrinking habitat has caused the animal to become extinct.

"At that time I had absolutely no idea I had found a rare creature. When I looked more closely, we found that the spider had a very characteristic mark, it was a black diamond with a white border on the abdomen. we recognized it, " Lucy Stockton said excitedly. She and volunteer Trevor Harris were the first to detect the spider.

Stockton was excited about discovering a new resident of Clumber Park, and proved that the species was still not extinct in England.

The British National Museum of Historic and Natural Conservation is conducting a $ 11.2 million program to restore some areas in Clumber Park, including lowlands where heather heads and other important habitats in nature. The program is part of the goal of restoring 25,000 hectares of natural environment to 2025.

Diamond spider is very small, only 7mm long.(Photo: National Trust).

"We are very happy that this tiny spider appears when we almost give up hope. It proves the importance of organizations like the British National Historical and Natural Conservation Organization. in protecting and managing heathlands , " said Matt Shardlow, CEO of Buglife.

Diamond spiders are classified as critically endangered, and people assume they may have become extinct in the UK, according to expert Helen Smith from the British Spider Research Association.

"This discovery highlights the importance of clumber land in Clumber and the invaluable contributions of volunteers in recording spider data and providing essential information to preserve precious animals. rare, " she commented.