Notes on the butterfly theridiid Episinus marignaci (Lessert, 1933) (Araneae, Theridiidae) from South Africa

Abstract

We present the first records of the butterfly theridiid Episinus marignaci (Lessert, 1933) beyond its type locality, resulting in an extension of its geographic range from Angola to South Africa. Images of live specimens and a dis-tribution map are provided. Episinus marignaci is rare locally but has a relatively large geographical distribution in South Africa.

Keywords

• Angola
• geographical distribution
• South African N