Cryptaranea subcompta
Species of Arachnida
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Cryptaranea subcompta is a species of orb-weaver spider that is endemic to New Zealand.[1]
| Cryptaranea subcompta | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Araneidae |
| Genus: | Cryptaranea |
| Species: | C. subcompta |
| Binomial name | |
| Cryptaranea subcompta (Urquhart, 1887) | |
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Taxonomy
This species was described as Epeira sub-compta in 1887 by Arthur Urquhart from female specimens collected in Whangarei.[2] It was most recently revised in 1988, in which it was transferred to the Cryptaranea genus.[1]
Description
The female is recorded at 9.2mm in length whereas the male is 9.2mm. This species is generally mottled green in colour, but may also be brown or black. There is a patch on the anterior dorsal surface of the abdomen that is usually green, but can also be white or red.[1]
Distribution
This species is endemic and widespread throughout New Zealand.[1]
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".[3]
