Idiops hirsutusIdiops hirsutus is a species of spider in the family Idiopidae. It is endemic to South Africa.DistributionIdiops hirsutus is an Eastern Cape endemic known only from the type locality East [London, South Africa|East London] at an altitude of 56 m above sea level.Habitat and ecologyThe species inhabits the Thicket biome. It lives in silk-lined burrows closed with a trapdoor.DescriptionIdiops hirsutus is known from both sexes. The carapace and legs are pale yellowish brown, while the abdomen is somewhat infuscated superiorly. Total length is 9.8 mm.ConservationIdiops hirsutus is listed as Data Deficient due to insufficient knowledge about its habitat, distribution and threats. The species is under-collected and more sampling is needed.TaxonomyThe species was originally described by John [Hewitt (herpetologist)|John Hewitt] in 1919 as Acanthodon hirsutus from East London. The species has not been revised.