Anoteropsis adumbrata explained

Anoteropsis adumbrata is a species of Lycosidae spider that is endemic to New Zealand.^[1]

Taxonomy

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.

Description

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.

Distribution and habitat

This species is widespread throughout New Zealand. It typically occurs in high altitude grasslands and scrub.

Conservation status

Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".^[3]

Notes and References

1. Vink, C. (2002). Lycosidae (Arachnida: Araneae). Fauna of New Zealand 44: 1-94
2. Urquhart, A. T. (1887). On new species of Araneida. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute 19: 72-118, pl. 7-8.
3. 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 . New Zealand Threat Classification Series . English . 34 . 1–37.