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Notes on Leptopholcus gracilis Berland, 1920 a leaf-dwelling spider from South Africa (Araneae: Pholcidae)

2026Open accessUniversity of Venda

Abstract

Leptopholcus gracilis Berland, 1920 is a slender, long-legged pholcid spider found across eastern and southern Africa. It’s a delicate, cryptic species with very few confirmed observations. It is relatively rare in collections, probably due mainly to its cryptic habits. In this paper, the general morphology is discussed with notes on their lifestyle, conservation and distribution in South Africa.

Research topics

  • Spider Taxonomy and Behavior Studies
  • Subterranean biodiversity and taxonomy
  • Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies

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DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19234869

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