Seothyra perelegans
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| Seothyra perelegans | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Eresidae |
| Genus: | Seothyra |
| Species: | S. perelegans |
| Binomial name | |
| Seothyra perelegans | |
Seothyra perelegans is a species of spider in the family Eresidae.[1] It is endemic to South Africa.[2]
Seothyra perelegans is endemic to South Africa.[1] The species is recorded from two provinces: Eastern Cape and Free State, with locations including Willowmore and Bothaville.[2]
Habitat and ecology
The species has been sampled from Grassland and Nama Karoo biomes at altitudes ranging from 815 to 1,291 m above sea level.[2]
The species constructs burrow retreat-webs consisting of a silk-lined burrow. Males wander in search of mates.[2]
Description
Seothyra perelegans is known only from the male.[2]
