Runcinia insecta

Runcinia insecta is a species of spider in the family Thomisidae. It is a common species with a very wide global distribution in the Afrotropical, Oriental, and Palaearctic regions. It has been introduced to Australia.

Distribution

Runcinia insecta occurs throughout Africa and Asia and has been introduced to Australia.
In South Africa, the species is known from all provinces except Northern Cape.

Habitat and ecology

Runcinia insecta are free-living on plants.
In South Africa, they are commonly found on grass in Forest, Fynbos, Grassland, Indian Ocean Coastal Belt, and Savanna biomes at altitudes ranging from 7 to 1,842 m. The species has also been sampled in cotton, lucerne, and strawberry fields.