Laperousea blattifera explained

Laperousea blattifera is a species of sheet weaver spider found in New Zealand and Australia.^[1]

Taxonomy

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.

Description

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.

Distribution

This species is widespread throughout New Zealand.

Conservation status

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

Notes and References

1. Millidge . A.F. . 1988 . The spiders of New Zealand: Part VI. Family Linyphiidae . Otago Museum Bulletin . 6 . 35-67.
2. Urquhart . A.T. . 1887 . On new species of Araneida . Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute . 19 . 72-118.
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.