Colaranea


Colaranea is a genus of orb-weaver spiders first described by D. J. Court & Raymond [Robert Forster] in 1988 that are endemic to New Zealand.

Description

Colaranea have variable colouration, but are typically brown, red, yellow and especially green.

Distribution

Colaranea are widespread throughout the North Island and South Island of New Zealand.

Species

it contains four species, all found in New Zealand: