Pardosa nostrorum

Pardosa nostrorum is a species of spider in the family Lycosidae. It is found in southern Africa and is commonly known as the Fanies Islands Pardosa wolf spider.

Distribution

Pardosa nostrorum is found in Mozambique and South Africa. In South Africa, it is recorded in the provinces Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal at altitudes ranging from 4 to 7 m.

Habitat and ecology

Pardosa nostrorum inhabits the Savanna and Thicket biomes. The species is a fast running ground spider found in a variety of habitats.

Conservation

Pardosa nostrorum is listed as Least Concern by the South African National Biodiversity Institute. Due to its wide geographical range, it is therefore listed as being of Last Concern. There are no significant threats to the species and it is protected in Dwesa Nature Reserve and iSimangaliso Wetland Park.

Taxonomy

Pardosa nostrorum was described by Alderweireldt and Jocqué in 1992 from Fanie's Island in KwaZulu-Natal. The species is known from both sexes.