Anoteropsis adumbrata
| Anoteropsis adumbrata | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Lycosidae |
| Genus: | Anoteropsis |
| Species: | A. adumbrata
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| Binomial name | |
| Anoteropsis adumbrata (Urquhart, 1887)
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Anoteropsis adumbrata is a species of Lycosidae spider that is endemic to New Zealand.[1]
Taxonomy
[edit]This species was described as Lycosa adumbrata in 1887 by Arthur Urquhart from a female specimen.[2] It was most recently revised in 2002, in which the male was described. The holotype is stored in Canterbury Museum.[1]
Description
[edit]The male is recorded at 5.6-8.2mm in length whereas the female is 4.9-10.4mm. The carapace is coloured orange brown with yellow brown markings dorsally. The legs are yellow brown with dark markings. The abdomen colouration varies, but usually is usually grey brown with a yellow stripe dorsally. It is best distinguished from other Anoteropsis by the shape of its genitalia.[1]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]This species is widespread throughout New Zealand. It typically occurs in high altitude grasslands and scrub.[1]
Conservation status
[edit]Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Vink, C. (2002). Lycosidae (Arachnida: Araneae). Fauna of New Zealand 44: 1-94
- ^ Urquhart, A. T. (1887). On new species of Araneida. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute 19: 72-118, pl. 7-8.
- ^ Sirvid, P. J.; Vink, C. J.; Fitzgerald, B. M.; Wakelin, M. D.; Rolfe, J.; Michel, P. (2020-01-01). "Conservation status of New Zealand Araneae (spiders), 2020" (PDF). New Zealand Threat Classification Series. 34: 1–37.