Phoroncidia eburnea

Phoroncidia eburnea is a species of spider in the family Theridiidae. It is endemic to South Africa and Eswatini, and is commonly known as the Transvaal mushroom comb-foot spider.

Distribution

Phoroncidia eburnea is only found in South Africa and Eswatini.
In South Africa, the species has been sampled from the provinces Eastern Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and Northern Cape. Notable locations include Kruger National Park, Blouberg Nature Reserve, and Tswalu [Kalahari Reserve].

Habitat and ecology

This rare spider is sampled when sweeping low vegetation.
Phoroncidia eburnea inhabits areas at altitudes from 1 to 1902 m above sea level. The species has been sampled from the Grassland, Indian Ocean Coastal Belt, and Savanna biomes.

Conservation

Phoroncidia eburnea is listed as Least Concern by the South African National Biodiversity Institute. Although known only from females, the species has a wide geographical range and has been sampled from eight protected areas.