Chresiona convexa

Chresiona convexa is a species of spider of the genus Chresiona. It is endemic to South Africa.^[1]

Chresiona convexa
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Subphylum:	Chelicerata
Class:	Arachnida
Order:	Araneae
Infraorder:	Araneomorphae
Family:	Macrobunidae
Genus:	Chresiona
Species:	C. convexa
Binomial name
Chresiona convexa Simon, 1903
Synonyms
Chresiona quadrilineata Simon, 1903

Distribution

Chresiona convexa is found in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It has been recorded from Table Mountain National Park.^[2]

Description

See also: Glossary of spider terms

The species exhibits the typical characteristics of the genus Chresiona, with a total body size of 3-5 mm. The species shows the distinctive pale brown carapace with darker bands characteristic of the genus.^[2]

Conservation

Chresiona convexa is listed as Data Deficient for taxonomic reasons. Identification of this species is problematic as the original description lacks sufficient detail for correct identification. More sampling is needed to collect both sexes and determine the species' range.^[2]