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Cryptaranea albolineata
Species of Arachnida From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Cryptaranea albolineata is a species of orb-weaver spider that is endemic to New Zealand.[1]
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Taxonomy
This species was described as Epeira albo-lineata in 1893 by Arthur Urquhart from a female specimen collected in Ohaupo.[2] It was most recently revised in 1988, in which it was transferred to the Cryptaranea genus.[1]
Description
The female is recorded at 5.8mm in length whereas the male is 4.7mm. The colouration is variable, ranging from pale yellow brown to almost black. The abdomen often has a pale band anteriorly.[1]
Distribution
This species is endemic and widespread throughout New Zealand, including the Three Kings Islands and the Chatham Islands.[1]
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".[3]
References
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