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Wasp spider recorded in England for first time
Original: The wasp spider is found in England for the first time following expansion due to climate change
The wasp spider, a species known for its striking yellow and black markings, has been recorded in England for the first time. Conservationists link its arrival to a northward expansion of its range driven by climate change, as warmer conditions allow the species, previously more common in continental Europe, to establish itself further north.
Why now: The discovery highlights how climate change is shifting wildlife distributions into new regions.
Evidence
- The wasp spider is found in England for the first time following expansion due to climate change · Noticias Ambientales
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