Hinewaia
| Hinewaia | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Salticidae |
| Genus: | Hinewaia |
| Species: | H. embolica |
| Binomial name | |
| Hinewaia embolica Zabka & Pollard, 2002[2] | |
Hinewaia is a genus of the jumping spiders found in New Zealand. Its single described species is Hinewaia embolica.[2]
Taxonomy
This species was described in 2002 by Marek Zabka and Simon Pollard. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.[3]
Description
The body is around 4mm long. This species is predominately green coloured with a camouflage pattern. The abdomen has a distinctive brown cross marking dorsally.[3]
Distribution and habitat
This species is known from throughout New Zealand. It is known from a wide range of habitats, but are typically associated with vegetation.[3]
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as not threatened.[1]
References
- 1 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" (PDF). New Zealand Threat Classification Series. 34: 1–37.
- 1 2 "Salticidae". World Spider Catalog. Natural History Museum Bern. Retrieved 2017-04-10.
- 1 2 3 Żabka, M.; Pollard, S.D. (2002). "Hinewaia, a new genus of Salticidae (Arachnida: Araneae) from New Zealand". Annales Zoologici, Warszawa. 52: 597–600.