Bianor maculatus


Bianor compactus is a species of jumping spider that is endemic to Australia and introduced to New Zealand.

Taxonomy

This species was described as Scythropa maculata in 1883 from female and male specimens. It was most recently revised in 2017.

Description

The male is recorded at 5.18mm in length whereas the female is 4.70mm.

Distribution

This species is endemic to Australia and introduced to New Zealand.

Conservation status

Under the New [Zealand Threat Classification System], this species is listed as "Introduced and Naturalised" with the qualifier of "Secure Overseas".