Trite parvula
Species of spider
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Trite parvula, commonly known as the house hopper spider, is a small and relatively common jumping spider (Salticidae) endemic to New Zealand.
| Trite parvula | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Salticidae |
| Genus: | Trite |
| Species: | T. parvula |
| Binomial name | |
| Trite parvula (Bryant, 1935) | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Euophrys parvula | |
Classification
As of 2017, it is one of fifteen verified species of Trite.[1]
Distribution and habitat
It lives throughout the North Island and the top half of the South Island down to Christchurch. It often lives inside houses and is seen sunning itself on walls, fences and garden plants.[2]
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".[3]