New records of the crab spider Hewittia gracilis Lessert, 1928 from South Africa (Araneae: Thomisidae)

The genus Hewittia Lessert, 1928 is newly recorded in South Africa, extending its current distribution range from Central Africa to South Africa. Prior to this study, only the female of the type species Hewittia gracilis was known. Photographs of the spider in life and some notes of its behaviour, distribution and conservation status are provided