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Heliocapensis termitophagus
Species of spider From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Heliocapensis termitophagus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae.[2] It is endemic to South Africa and is commonly known as the termite-feeding Heliocapensis sunny jumping spider.[3]
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Distribution
Heliocapensis termitophagus has been sampled from two provinces of South Africa, the Northern Cape and Free State.[3] Locations include Benfontein Nature Reserve, Bloemfontein, Erfenis Dam Nature Reserve, and Tussen-die-Riviere Nature Reserve.[3]
Habitat and ecology
Heliocapensis termitophagus has been sampled from the Grassland Biome at altitudes ranging from 1235 to 1399 m.[3]
Description
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Conservation
Heliocapensis termitophagus is listed as Least Concern due to the wide geographical range of the species.[3] The species has a wide geographical range and is protected in Benfontein Nature Reserve, Erfenis Dam Nature Reserve, and Tussen-die-Riviere Nature Reserve.[3]
Taxonomy
The species is known from both sexes and has a junior synonym Heliocapensis thaleri.[3] The species was transferred to Heliocapensis by Wesołowska in 2024.[4]
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