Clubiona huttoni explained

Clubiona huttoni is a species of Clubionidae spider endemic to New Zealand.^[1]

Taxonomy

This species was described in 1979 by Ray Forster from male and female specimens. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.

Description

The male is recorded at 6.75mm in length whereas the female is 7.5mm. The cephalothorax and legs are pale yellow brown. The abdomen is covered in black spots dorsally, with a few spots ventrally.

Distribution and habitat

This species is widespread throughout New Zealand. It has been considered New Zealand's most common species of Clubiona. It is primarily found along forest margins and in scrub habitat.

Conservation status

Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".^[2]

Notes and References

1. Forster, R. R. (1979). The spiders of New Zealand. Part V. Cycloctenidae, Gnaphosidae, Clubionidae. Otago Museum Bulletin 5: 1-95
2. 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.