Diploplecta simplex
Species of Arachnida
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Diploplecta simplex is a species of Linyphiidae spider that is endemic to New Zealand.[1]
| Diploplecta simplex | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Linyphiidae |
| Genus: | Diploplecta |
| Species: | D. simplex |
| Binomial name | |
| Diploplecta simplex Millidge, 1988 | |
Taxonomy
This species was described in 1988 by Alfred Frank Millidge from female specimens. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.[1]
Description
The female is recorded at 1.9mm in length. This species has a pale yellow carapace with a black markings dorsally and laterally. The legs are pale brown. The abdomen is whitish brown with black markings.[1]
Distribution
This species is only known from Auckland and Masterton in the North Island of New Zealand.[1]
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".[2]