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Meotipa pulcherrima
Meotipa pulcherrima is a cobweb spider (family Theridiidae) native to Tropical Africa that has established populations across multiple continents through human-mediated introduction. The species occupies savanna and thicket biomes at moderate elevations and constructs tangled webs in vegetation. It is listed as Least Concern in South Africa due to its broad distribution.