Spiroctenus latus

Spiroctenus latus is a species of spider in the family Bemmeridae. It is endemic to the Western Cape province of South Africa.

Distribution

Spiroctenus latus is known only from the type locality at Wellington.

The species inhabits the Fynbos Biome as a ground-dwelling burrow constructor.

Only males of Spiroctenus latus are known to science. The carapace is reddish brown with blackened margins. The legs are darkened with a brownish tinge. The opisthosoma is pale yellow dorsally and laterally with thick black reticulation. The total length is 15 mm.

The species is listed as Data Deficient for taxonomic reasons, as females remain unknown and the full species range requires further study.