Thelcticopis kirankhalapi

Thelcticopis kirankhalapi is a species of huntsman spider endemic to India.

Range
Thelcticopis kirankhalapi is endemic to Karnataka, India. Its type locality is a small patch of ‘Kans’ forest in Hosanagara, Shivamogga, Karnataka.

Habitat & ecology
Thelcticopis kirankhalapi is classified as a mid-sized, foliage dwelling, presumably nocturnal, orange-brown, ambush hunting sparassid.

Etymology
Thelcticopis kirankhalapi is named after Mr. Kiran Khalap, Managing Director & co-founder of Chlorophyll Brand and Communications Consultancy.