Zelotes capsula
Species of spider
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Zelotes capsula is a species of spider in the family Gnaphosidae.[2] It is commonly known as the Winterhoek dark ground spider.[3]
| Winterhoek Dark Ground Spider | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Gnaphosidae |
| Genus: | Zelotes |
| Species: | Z. capsula |
| Binomial name | |
| Zelotes capsula Tucker, 1923[1] | |
Distribution
Zelotes capsula is endemic to South Africa.[2] It has been recorded from Eastern Cape and Western Cape, at altitudes ranging from 6 to 266 m above sea level.[3]
The species was originally described from the Great Winterhoek Mountains in the Western Cape. Notable locations include De Hoop Nature Reserve and Jeffrey's Bay.[3]
Habitat and ecology
Description
Conservation
Zelotes capsula is listed as Least Concern by the South African National Biodiversity Institute. There are no significant threats impacting this species and it is suspected to be undersampled. It is protected in De Hoop Nature Reserve.[3]
