Selenops is a spider genus that is found in many arid regions of the world, but some species may also be found in some cooler and even mountainous regions.

2021) are hard to visually distinguish, and requires study of their finer anatomy.

S. radiatus has proved to be an effective controlling agent of the potato tuber moth in South Africa.

[1][2] Selenops spiders are able to attack prey approaching from all directions.

When attacking prey from behind, they show some of the fastest turning movements documented in terrestrial legged animals.