Philodromus grosi


Philodromus grosi is a species of spider in the family Philodromidae. It is commonly known as the oval bodied running spider.

Distribution

Philodromus grosi is known from Congo, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and South Africa. In South Africa, it is recorded from five provinces including more than 10 protected areas, with an altitudinal range of 59-1909 m above sea level.

Habitat and ecology

These are free-living plant dwellers sampled from soil surface from the Fynbos, Grassland and Savanna biomes.

Conservation

Philodromus grosi is listed as Least Concern by the South African National Biodiversity Institute due to its wide range. The species is protected in more than 10 protected areas.

Taxonomy

The species was originally described by Lessert from the Congo Republic. The genus has not been revised and the species is known only from the male.