Biology:Hinewaia

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Hinewaia is a genus of the jumping spiders found in New Zealand. Its single described species is Hinewaia embolica.[1]

Taxonomy

This species was described in 2002 by Marek Zabka and Simon Pollard. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.[2]

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.[2]

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.[2]

Conservation status

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

References

  1. "Salticidae". Natural History Museum Bern. http://www.wsc.nmbe.ch/genus/2693. Retrieved 2017-04-10. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Żabka, M.; Pollard, S.D. (2002). "Hinewaia, a new genus of Salticidae (Arachnida: Araneae) from New Zealand". Annales Zoologici, Warszawa 52: 597-600. https://wsc.nmbe.ch/reference/9448. 
  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" (in English). New Zealand Threat Classification Series 34: 1–37. https://www.doc.govt.nz/globalassets/documents/science-and-technical/nztcs34entire.pdf. 

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