Singa albodorsata


Singa albodorsata is a southern African species of spider in the family Araneidae.

Distribution

Singa albodorsata occurs in Eswatini, Lesotho, and South Africa. In South Africa, it has been recorded from Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga.

Habitat and ecology

The species inhabits altitudes ranging from 1 to 2,185 m above sea level and has been sampled from the Grassland and Savanna biomes. Singa albodorsata constructs small orb webs in low growing vegetation, herbs and grasses.

Conservation

Singa albodorsata is listed as Least Concern by the South African National Biodiversity Institute. The species is protected in seven protected areas including Mkambati Nature Reserve and Kruger National Park.

Etymology

The specific name albodorsata is Latin for "white back".

Taxonomy

S. albodorsata was originally described by Kauri in 1950 from the Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga. It is known only from females.