Check List 18(5): 1177-1180, doi: 10.15560/18.5.1177
Notes on the butterfly theridiid Episinus marignaci (Lessert, 1933) (Araneae, Theridiidae) from South Africa
expand article infoAnna S. Dippenaar-Schoeman‡, Stefan H. Foord‡
‡ University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa

Corresponding author: Stefan H. Foord ( stefan.foord@gmail.com )

Academic editor: Gustavo Silva de Miranda
© Anna S. Dippenaar-Schoeman, Stefan H. Foord.
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Citation: Dippenaar-Schoeman AS, Foord SH (2022) Notes on the butterfly theridiid Episinus marignaci (Lessert, 1933) (Araneae, Theridiidae) from South Africa. Check List 18(5): 1177-1180. https://doi.org/10.15560/18.5.1177
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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 National Survey of Arachnida