Arachnid · GBIF taxon 2179276
Drassodella quinquelabecula
Drassodella quinquelabeculaDrassodella quinquelabecula is an agile ground-dwelling spider that stalks leaf litter and stony ground across South African biomes. Like other gallieniellids, it relies on rapid sprints and acute tactile senses to overpower small invertebrates rather than spinning prey-capture webs. Concealing itself beneath rocks or rotting logs during the heat of the day, it emerges at dusk to patrol the micro-terrain of the forest floor and fynbos understory.
NocturnalGround HunterEndemic
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Springtails
- Worker ants
- Small beetles
Predators
- Cape skink
- Rufous-cheeked nightjar
- Forest shrew
ThreatsHabitat fragmentation, agricultural conversion, and invasive alien plants
HabitatsFynbos, montane grasslands, and native forest leaf litter
Life span1–2 years
Classification
- FamilyGallieniellidae
- SpeciesDrassodella quinquelabecula
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Search Under Cover: Carefully roll small stones or rotting wood and inspect the soil surface beneath.
- Replace Natural Objects: Always return overturned logs and rocks to their original positions to preserve microhabitats.
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