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Drassodella quinquelabecula

Drassodella quinquelabecula is a species of spider in the family Gallieniellidae. It is endemic to South Africa.

Distribution

Drassodella quinquelabecula is endemic to the Western Cape province at elevations ranging from 8–588 m above sea level. Known localities include Caledon (type locality), De Hoop Nature Reserve, Knysna, Swartberg Nature Reserve, Aardvark Nature Reserve, and Matroosberg.

Habitat

The species was sampled with pitfall traps and litter sifting from Fynbos and Nama Karoo biomes.

Description

Both sexes are known. The opisthosoma is cream brown with five transverse lines on the dorsal surface.

Conservation

Drassodella quinquelabecula is listed as Least Concern. While threatened in parts of its range by agricultural practices, it has a wide geographic range and is likely under-collected. The species is protected in De Hoop Nature Reserve, Swartberg Nature Reserve, and Aardvark Nature Reserve.

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