Drassodella flava

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Yellow Long-Jawed Ground Spider
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Araneomorphae
Family: Gallieniellidae
Genus: Drassodella
Species:
D. flava
Binomial name
Drassodella flava
Mbo & Haddad, 2019

Drassodella flava is a species of spider in the family Gallieniellidae. It is endemic to South Africa. [1]

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Distribution

Drassodella flava is known from three provinces at elevations ranging from 1076–1709 m above sea level. It has been recorded from Ngome State Forest in KwaZulu-Natal, Magoebaskloof Trail in Limpopo, and multiple locations in Mpumalanga including Berlin Forest Station, Graskop area, and Sabie. [2]

Habitat

The species was sampled with pitfall traps and litter sifting from forest areas. During surveys at Ngome State Forest, the species was found in open forest, dense forest, pine plantation, and ecotone habitats. [2]

Description

Both sexes are known. The species is recognized by its yellow to orange legs and carapace. [2]

Conservation

Drassodella flava is listed as Least Concern due to its wide range. The species is protected in Ngome State Forest. [2]

References

  1. ↑ "Drassodella flava Mbo & Haddad, 2019". World Spider Catalog. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Dippenaar-Schoeman, A.S.; Haddad, C.R.; Mbo, Z.; Foord, S.H.; Lotz, L.N. (2020). The Gallieniellidae of South Africa (Report). South African National Survey of Arachnida Photo Identification Guide. pp. 1–37. doi:10.5281/zenodo.14065070. Creative Commons by small.svg  This article incorporates text available under the CC BY 4.0 license.
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