Metalepthyphantes vicinus Locket, 1968

Material examined: MHNG; 1 male [sample KENYA- 74/44]; KENYA, environs of Nanyuki, 2000 m a.s.l., sifting in bushes; 24.XI.1974; leg. V. Mahnert.

Distribution: This species was hitherto known from Luimbale, 2300 m a.s.l., Angola (Locket, 1968). It is here recorded for the fauna of Kenya for the first time.