Diploglena major


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

Taxonomy

The species was originally described as Diploglena capensis major by Reginald [Frederick Lawrence] in 1928 from Namibia. It was elevated to full species status by Haddad in 2015.

Distribution

Diploglena major is known only from the Limpopo province in South Africa, where it is protected in the Limpopo Valley National Park.

Habitat

The species is a free-living ground dweller sampled in pitfall traps from the Savanna Biome.

Conservation

Diploglena major is listed as Least Concern due to its wide geographical range in southern Africa. The species is found at elevations ranging from 531 to 605 metres above sea level.
The species is protected in the Limpopo Valley National Park.

Description

Both males and females are known for this species.