Heliocapensis termitophagus

Heliocapensis termitophagus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is endemic to South Africa and is commonly known as the termite-feeding Heliocapensis sunny jumping spider.

Distribution

Heliocapensis termitophagus has been sampled from two provinces of South Africa, the Northern Cape and Free State. Locations include Benfontein Nature Reserve, Bloemfontein, Erfenis Dam Nature Reserve, and Tussen-die-Riviere Nature Reserve.

Habitat and ecology

Heliocapensis termitophagus has been sampled from the Grassland Biome at altitudes ranging from 1235 to 1399 m.

Conservation

Heliocapensis termitophagus is listed as Least Concern due to the wide geographical range of the species. The species has a wide geographical range and is protected in Benfontein Nature Reserve, Erfenis Dam Nature Reserve, and Tussen-die-Riviere Nature Reserve.

Taxonomy

The species is known from both sexes and has a junior synonym Heliocapensis thaleri. The species was transferred to Heliocapensis by Wesołowska in 2024.