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'Lost' spider species rediscovered after 40 years

The white-knuckled wolf spider, last seen in 1985, was found in a remote Isle of Wight reserve during a four-hour search, highlighting successful habitat management efforts.

  • Aulonia Albimana, considered critically endangered, has been rediscovered in the UK after 40 years, as reported by Entomologist Mark Teller.
  • The spider was found at the National Trust's Newtown National Nature Reserve on the Isle of Wight, marking a significant conservation success.
  • The species, Aulonia albimana, was last recorded in the UK in 1985 and was found at the National Trust's Newtown National Nature Reserve.
  • Finding the spider took just four hours, and it was located in a remote area accessible only by boat, 2km from its former colony.
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indy100- Independent broke the news in on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
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