Laperousea blattifera
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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: | Linyphiidae |
| Genus: | Laperousea |
| Species: | L. blattifera
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| Binomial name | |
| Laperousea blattifera (Urquhart, 1887)
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Laperousea blattifera is a species of sheet weaver spider found in New Zealand and Australia.[1]
Taxonomy
[edit]This species was described as Linyphia blattifer in 1887 by Arthur Urquhart from female specimens.[2] It was most recently revised in 1988. The holotype is stored in Canterbury Museum.[1]
Description
[edit]The female is recorded at 2.2-3.1mm in length whereas the male is 2.55-3.1mm. This species has a yellow to brown carapace and legs. The abdomen is variable in colouration and markings.[1]
Distribution
[edit]This species is widespread throughout New Zealand.[1]
Conservation status
[edit]Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened" with the qualifier of "Secure Overseas".[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Millidge, A.F. (1988). "The spiders of New Zealand: Part VI. Family Linyphiidae". Otago Museum Bulletin. 6: 35–67.
- ^ Urquhart, A.T. (1887). "On new species of Araneida". Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. 19: 72–118.
- ^ 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.