The first record of Cyrtarachne finniganae Lessert, 1936 from South Africa (Araneae: Araneidae) the same species (Araneae: Araneidae)?

Key Points

• To document the first occurrence of Cyrtarachne finniganae in South Africa and discuss its morphology.
• Reviewed morphological characteristics of male Cyrtarachne finniganae.
• Compiled distribution notes based on existing literature.
• Investigated the lifestyle of the species.
• Identified and described the male morphologically.
• Noted that the female of the species remains unknown.
• Expanded known distribution of the species to include South Africa.