Proevippa fascicularis
Species of spider
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Proevippa fascicularis is a species of spider in the family Lycosidae.[2] It is found in southern Africa and is commonly known as the pale-banded Proevippa wolf spider.[3]
| Pale-banded Proevippa wolf spider | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Lycosidae |
| Genus: | Proevippa |
| Species: | P. fascicularis |
| Binomial name | |
| Proevippa fascicularis | |
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Distribution
Proevippa fascicularis is found in Lesotho, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.[2] In South Africa, it is recorded from eight provinces. The species has a very wide distribution and has been recorded from numerous localities across the country, including Table Mountain National Park, Golden Gate Highlands National Park, Royal Natal National Park, and Cederberg Wilderness Area.[3]
Habitat and ecology
Description
Conservation
Proevippa fascicularis is listed as Least Concern by the South African National Biodiversity Institute due to its wide distribution range. There are no significant threats to the species and it is protected in more than ten protected areas.[3]
