Philodromus partitus

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

Distribution

Philodromus partitus is known from Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. In South Africa, it is sampled from four provinces including five protected areas, with an altitudinal range of 30-1299 m above sea level.

Habitat and ecology

These are free-living plant dwellers sampled from grasses in the Indian Ocean Coastal Belt, Savanna and Thicket biomes.

Description

Conservation

Philodromus partitus is listed as Least Concern by the South [African National Biodiversity Institute] due to its wide range. The species is protected in five protected areas.

Taxonomy

The species was originally described by Roger [de Lessert] from Tanzania. The genus has not been revised and the species is known only from the female.