Seothyra semicoccinea
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| Seothyra semicoccinea | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Eresidae |
| Genus: | Seothyra |
| Species: | S. semicoccinea |
| Binomial name | |
| Seothyra semicoccinea | |
Seothyra semicoccinea is a species of spider in the family Eresidae.[1] It is endemic to the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.[2]
Seothyra semicoccinea is endemic to South Africa, known only from the type locality of Willowmore in the Eastern Cape.[2]
Habitat and ecology
The species is a ground-dweller that has been sampled from the Nama Karoo biome at an altitude of 815 m above sea level.[2]
The species constructs retreat-webs. Males wander in search of mates.[2]
Description
Seothyra semicoccinea is known only from the male.[2]
