It lives in a wide range of environments, from dry to wet climates, and at altitudes between 500 and 1,500 m (1,600 and 4,900 ft) above sea level.

It feeds on termites, particularly Odontotermes transvaalensis, and other prey including fruit flies and leafhoppers.

At the time, the species was seen as very similar to Stenaelurillus, particularly in the structure of the epigyne and the shield-like shape of and patterns on the abdomen.

[6] The spider has an pear-shaped dark brown or black carapace and oval or shield-shaped abdomen have a distinctive colouration and pattern.

[11][12] As well as the colouration, it is distinguished from other members of the genus by the design of the sexual organs, including its stilleto-shaped embolus.

The colours are very similar and the patterns are often richer with additional white patches on the sides of the spider.

[14] The openings are small, round and widely separated, with comparatively long insemination ducts.

[16] The species was first identified in Harare, Zimbabwe, based on specimens collected in a garden in 1992.

The species was also identified in Botswana, near Francistown, and Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport in Zambia.

It lives in leaf litter and, after rain has fallen, can be found on grass, shrubs and garden walls.