Diploplecta communis is a species of Linyphiidae spider that is endemic to New Zealand.[1]

Taxonomy

This species was described in 1988 by Alfred Frank Millidge from female and male specimens. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.[1]

Description

The female is recorded at 1.55-2mm in length whereas the male is 1.6-1.9mm. This species has a pale yellow to pale orange brown carapace with dark markings dorsally and laterally. The legs are pale yellow to pale brown. The abdomen is pale yellow with dark markings.[1]

Distribution

This species is widespread in New Zealand.[1]

Conservation status

Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Millidge, A.F. (1988). "The spiders of New Zealand: Part VI. Family Linyphiidae". Otago Museum Bulletin. 6: 35–67.
  2. ^ Sirvid, P. J.; Vink, C. J.; Fitzgerald, B. M.; Wakelin, M. D.; Rolfe, J.; Michel, P. (2020-01-01). "Conservation status of New Zealand Araneae (spiders), 2020" (PDF). New Zealand Threat Classification Series. 34: 1–37.


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diploplecta_communis
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