Xerophaeus flavescens
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| Xerophaeus flavescens | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Gnaphosidae |
| Genus: | Xerophaeus |
| Species: | X. flavescens |
| Binomial name | |
| Xerophaeus flavescens | |
Xerophaeus flavescens is a species of spider in the family Gnaphosidae.[2] It is endemic to South Africa.[3]
Xerophaeus flavescens is endemic to the Western Cape and is known only from the type locality Clanwilliam.[3]
Habitat and ecology
Description
Xerophaeus flavescens is known only from males. The colour is pale yellow, with the chelicerae and anterior part of the carapace reddish yellow. The opisthosoma is pallid, with dark hairs and yellow scutellum.[3]
