Haplinis banksi
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Haplinis banksi is a species of sheet weaver spider endemic to New Zealand.[1]
| Haplinis banksi | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Linyphiidae |
| Genus: | Haplinis |
| Species: | H. banksi |
| Binomial name | |
| Haplinis banksi (Blest, 1979) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Taxonomy
This species was described as Mynoglenes banksi in 1979 by A.D Blest from male and female specimens. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.[1]
Description
The male is recorded at 3.12mm in length whereas the female is 4.74mm. This species is a dusky brown colour. The abdomen has pale markings dorsally.[1]
Distribution
This species is only known from Banks Peninsula in New Zealand.[1]
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Naturally Uncommon" with the qualifier of "Range Restricted".[2]
References
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