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This species was described from a single female from Canada (Quebec, Gatinaeu Park, Old Chelsea, Summit of King Mountain, holotype deposited in the CNC) (Fernandez-Triana 2010). So far this is the only known locality of Distatrix carolinae (100% of the global range of the species), and it also represents the northernmost record of the genus Distatrix.

Assessment using the prioritization criteria developed by COSEWIC. Existing global conservation status: None (species is not listed on Natureserve nor has it been assigned a Canadian national conservation status rank). Canadian population size and trends: No information on population size is available. Threats: Residential and commercial development – low (the single area where the species occurs in Canada has some degree of protection); Agriculture and aquaculture – low; Human intrusions and disturbance – high (the park where the species occurs has a relative heavy load of visitors); Natural system modifications – high (alteration of the natural area currently protected would likely extirpate the species from Canada); Invasive and other problematic species and genes – unknown but likely medium; Climate change and severe weather – unknown but likely to be high. Small extent of occurrence or area of occupancy: Recorded from one locality in Canada (the only locality known for the species). Limiting biological factors: Unknown.