Clubiona blesti


Clubiona blesti is a species of Clubionidae spider endemic to New Zealand.

Taxonomy

This species was described in 1979 by Ray Forster from female specimens. It was redescribed in 2012. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.

Description

The male is recorded at 6.9mm in length whereas the female is 9.7mm. The carapace and legs are yellow. The abdomen has a band dorsally and shading laterally.

Distribution

This species is distributed throughout the South Island of New Zealand.

Conservation status

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