Suemus punctatus

Suemus punctatus is a species of spider in the family Philodromidae. It is commonly known as the spotted running spider.

Distribution

Suemus punctatus is known from Mozambique, Eswatini, and South Africa. In South Africa, it has been recorded from six provinces, with an altitudinal range of 0-1438 m above sea level.

Habitat and ecology

These are free-living plant dwellers sampled with sweep nets from vegetation. They have been sampled from the Fynbos, Grassland, Indian Ocean Coastal Belt, Forest, Nama Karoo, Savanna and Thicket biomes.

Description

Etymology

Conservation

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

Taxonomy

The species was originally described by Lawrence from Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal. The genus has not been revised and the species is known from both sexes.