Diploglena karooica


Diploglena karooica is a species of spider of the genus Diploglena. It is found in Namibia and South Africa.

Distribution

Diploglena karooica is known from two provinces in South Africa: the Northern Cape and Western Cape. The species is also found in Namibia.

Habitat

The species is a free-living ground dweller sampled from pitfall traps, with one specimen collected from a scorpion burrow in the Nama Karoo Biome.

Conservation

Diploglena karooica is listed as Least Concern due to its wide geographical range in southern Africa. The species is found at elevations ranging from 834 to 1,048 metres above sea level.

Description

Both males and females are known for this species.