Tekella unisetosa
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| Tekella unisetosa | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Cyatholipidae |
| Genus: | Tekella |
| Species: | T. unisetosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Tekella unisetosa Forster, 1988 | |
Tekella unisetosa is a species of Cyatholipidae spider endemic to New Zealand.[1]
This species was described in 1988 by Ray Forster from male and female specimens. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.[1]
Description
The male is recorded at 2.85mm in length whereas the female is 2.65mm. This species has a reddish brown carapace. The abdomen has a strong black pattern dorsally.[1]