Euryopis funebris


Euryopis funebris is a species of cobweb spider in the family Theridiidae. It is found in the United States and Canada and has been introduced to South Africa.

Distribution

Euryopis funebris is found in Canada and the USA. It has been introduced to South Africa.
In South Africa, the species has been recorded from the provinces Eastern Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, and Western Cape. Notable locations include Addo Elephant National Park, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, and Kogelberg Nature Reserve.

Habitat and ecology

Euryopis funebris inhabits a large range at altitudes from 1 to 1444 m above sea level.
Ground-dwelling spiders associated with ants, they are sampled in pitfall traps from the Fynbos, Grassland, Indian Ocean Coastal Belt, Savanna, and Thicket biomes.

Conservation

Euryopis funebris is listed as Least Concern by the South African National Biodiversity Institute due to its wide geographical range.