Cydrela spinimana
Cydrela spinimana is a species of spider in the family Zodariidae. It is endemic to South Africa and is commonly known as the Spotted Cydrela Burrowing Spider.
Distribution
Cydrela spinimana is found across three South African provinces: KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga. Notable localities include Estcourt, Sani Pass, uMkhuze Game Reserve, and various locations within Kruger National Park.Habitat
The species occurs at altitudes ranging from 29 to 1660 m above sea level across multiple biomes including the Indian Ocean Coastal Belt, Savanna, and Grassland. Specimens have been collected using pitfall traps.Description
Male Cydrela spinimana have a total length of 7 mm. The carapace is deep blackish-brown, while the opisthosoma is black and ornamented above with symmetrically arranged yellow spots. The femora of the legs are blackish-brown, while the patellae, tibiae, metatarsi, and tarsi are yellowish-red. The patellae, tibiae, and metatarsi, especially of the anterior pairs, have dark longitudinal stripes along the sides.The female remains unknown.