Poecilochroa involuta
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| Poecilochroa Ground Spider | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Gnaphosidae |
| Genus: | Poecilochroa |
| Species: | P. involuta |
| Binomial name | |
| Poecilochroa involuta | |
Poecilochroa involuta is a species of spider in the family Gnaphosidae.[2] It is endemic to South Africa and is commonly known as Poecilochroa ground spider.[3]
Poecilochroa involuta is found in three South African provinces: Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, and Western Cape. Notable locations include Clocolan, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Ithala Nature Reserve, Ndumo Game Reserve, Fernkloof Nature Reserve, Swartberg Nature Reserve, and Bontebok National Park.[3]
Habitat and ecology
Description
Females have a carapace that is very dark and infuscated marginally, with an infuscated network from the median ocular area to the stria. The abdomen is dull grey brown and slightly lighter on the ventral surface.[3]
The sternum, coxae, and femora are dark, while the legs are lighter from the patella onwards. Femur I bears a light patch on the external surface. The integument is clothed with light brown sparse pubescence. Total length is 6.4 mm.[3]
