Haplinis taranakii

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Haplinis taranakii

Naturally Uncommon (NZ TCS)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Araneomorphae
Family: Linyphiidae
Genus: Haplinis
Species:
H. taranakii
Binomial name
Haplinis taranakii
(Blest, 1979)
Synonyms
  • Pseudafroneta taranakii

Haplinis taranakii is a species of sheet weaver spider endemic to New Zealand.[1]

This species was described as Pseudafroneta taranakii in 1979 by A.D Blest from female specimens.[1] In 2002, it was moved to the Haplinis genus and the male was described.[2] The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.[1]

Description

The male is recorded at 5.51mm in length whereas the female is 5mm.[1][2]

Distribution

Conservation status

References

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