Oecobius putus
O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1876
Putus round-headed spider, Putus dwarf round-headed spider
Oecobius putus is a small spider in the Oecobiidae, described from Egypt in 1876. It constructs small, flat sheet-like webs on various substrates. The has a broad native distribution across Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia, and has been introduced to North America. It is currently listed as Least Concern in South Africa due to its wide range and absence of significant threats.
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How to pronounce Oecobius putus: /ˌiːkəˈbaɪəs ˈpjuːtəs/
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Habitat
Constructs small, flat sheet-like webs over various substrate types. In South Africa, occurs in the Grassland biome at elevations around 1,240 m above sea level.
Distribution
Native to Africa (including Egypt, Sudan, South Africa), Cyprus, Iran, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, and India. Introduced to the United States and Mexico.
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Conservation status
Listed as Least Concern by the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) due to its wide geographical range in Africa and absence of significant threats.
Taxonomic history
Originally described by Octavius Pickard-Cambridge in 1876 based on specimens from Egypt. The is known from both sexes.