Maorineta mollis is a species of sheet weaver spider endemic to New Zealand.[1]
| Maorineta mollis | |
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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: | Maorineta |
| Species: | M. mollis
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| Binomial name | |
| Maorineta mollis Millidge, 1988
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Taxonomy
editThis species was described in 1988 by Alfred Frank Millidge from female and male specimens.[1] The holotype is stored in the New Zealand Arthropod Collection under registration number NZAC03014981.[2]
Description
editThe female is recorded at 1.55-1.80mm in length whereas the male is 1.35-1.80mm. This species has a yellow brown to orange carapace with blackish markings. The legs are yellow to orange brown. The abdomen is grey to black with a white patch dorsally.[1]
Distribution
editThis species is widespread in New Zealand.[1]
Conservation status
editUnder the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".[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.
- ^ "Specimen Details". scd.landcareresearch.co.nz. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
- ^ 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.