Observations on the black-faced huntsman spider Olios correvoni nigrifrons Lawrence, 1928 from Southern Africa (Araneae: Sparassidae)

Olios correvoni Lessert, 1921 is an African endemic species described from Tanzania and the subspecies Olios correvoni nigrifrons was described by Lawrence, 1928 from Namibia. The subspecies is also known from South Africa and Botswana. It is a nocturnal spider that wanders at night searching for prey. During the day, they are found in silk retreats made in different microhabitats. Observations on their general morphology, behaviour, and distribution with photographs of live specimens are provided.