Evarcha villosa

Evarcha villosa is a species of spider in the family Salticidae. It is endemic to South Africa and is commonly known as the hairy Evarcha jumping spider.

Distribution

Evarcha villosa is endemic to South Africa, where it is known from Free State and Northern Cape.

Habitat and ecology

This species was collected in pitfall traps in thorny savanna at altitudes ranging from 1163 to 1225 m.

Conservation

Evarcha villosa receives some protection in Witsand Nature Reserve.

Taxonomy

Evarcha villosa was described in 2018 from Kuruman in Northern Cape. Only the male is known.