Aorangia ansa


Aorangia ansa is a species of Stiphidiidae that is endemic to New Zealand.

Taxonomy

This species was described by Ray Forster and Cecil Wilton in 1973 from male and female specimens. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.

Description

The male is recorded at 3.88mm in length whereas the female is 4.88mm. The carapace is coloured yellowish. The abdomen is mottled dark brown.

Distribution

This species is only known from scattered localities throughout New Zealand.

Conservation status

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