Ideocaira triquetra

Ideocaira triquetra is a species of spider in the family Araneidae. It is endemic to South Africa and is commonly known as the yellow triangle orb-web spider.

Distribution

Ideocaira triquetra is endemic to the Eastern Cape province, where it was originally described from Port Elizabeth. The species has been recorded from several localities throughout the province.

Habitat and ecology

The species inhabits multiple biomes including Fynbos, Savanna and Thicket at altitudes ranging from 1 to 1,364 m above sea level.
Ideocaira triquetra is an orb-web spider that constructs webs during its hunting activities.

Conservation

Ideocaira triquetra is listed as Least Concern by the South African National Biodiversity Institute due to its wide geographical range within the Eastern Cape province.

Taxonomy

The species was originally described by Eugène Simon in 1903 from Port Elizabeth. Both male and female specimens are known for this species.