Anoteropsis insularis
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| Anoteropsis insularis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Lycosidae |
| Genus: | Anoteropsis |
| Species: | A. insularis |
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| Anoteropsis insularis Vink, 2002 | |
Anoteropsis insularis is a species of Lycosidae spider that is endemic to New Zealand.[1]
This species was described in 2002 by Cor Vink from male and female specimens. The holotype is stored in the Lincoln University Entomology Research Collection.
Description
The male is recorded at 6.4-8.5mm in length whereas the female is 8.2-9.1mm. The colouration of the body camouflages it in sandy habitats. The carapace is coloured yellow with dark markings dorsally. The legs are pale yellow with black patches. The abdomen is yellow with a variety of dark and pale markings.[1]