Diploplecta duplex
Species of Arachnida
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Diploplecta duplex is a species of Linyphiidae spider that is endemic to New Zealand.[1]
| Diploplecta duplex | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Linyphiidae |
| Genus: | Diploplecta |
| Species: | D. duplex |
| Binomial name | |
| Diploplecta duplex Millidge, 1988 | |
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 1.5-1.75mm in length whereas the male is 1.5mm. This species has a yellow to orange carapace with black markings dorsally and laterally. The legs are pale brown to orange brown. The abdomen is white with blackish markings.[1]
Distribution
This species is known from scattered localities throughout New Zealand.[1]
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".[2]