Orepukia geophila
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| Orepukia geophila | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Cycloctenidae |
| Genus: | Orepukia |
| Species: | O. geophila |
| Binomial name | |
| Orepukia geophila | |
Orepukia geophila is a species of Cycloctenidae that is endemic to New Zealand.[1]
This species was described in 1973 by Ray Forster and Cecil Wilton from male and female specimens. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.[1]
Description
The female is recorded at 6.15mm in length. The carapace are patterned dorsally. The legs have dark bands. The abdomen is yellowish brown with some dark shading.[1]