Araneus nigroquadratus
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| Black-spotted Araneus Hairy Field Spider | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Araneidae |
| Genus: | Araneus |
| Species: | A. nigroquadratus |
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| Araneus nigroquadratus Lawrence, 1937[1] | |
Araneus nigroquadratus is a species of spider in the family Araneidae.[2] It is commonly known as the black-spotted Araneus hairy field spider.[3]
Araneus nigroquadratus occurs in Namibia and South Africa. In South Africa, the species is known from six provinces at altitudes ranging from 0 to 1,842 m above sea level.[3]
Habitat and ecology
Description
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female
Conservation
Araneus nigroquadratus is listed as Least Concern by the South African National Biodiversity Institute due to its wide geographical range. The species is protected in more than 10 protected areas including Mkambathi Nature Reserve, Tembe Elephant Park, Addo National Park, and Lhuvhondo Nature Reserve.[3]
