Diploplecta simplex


Diploplecta simplex is a species of Linyphiidae spider that is endemic to New Zealand.

Taxonomy

This species was described in 1988 by Alfred [Frank Millidge] from female specimens. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.

Description

The female is recorded at 1.9mm in length. This species has a pale yellow carapace with a black markings dorsally and laterally. The legs are pale brown. The abdomen is whitish brown with black markings.

Distribution

This species is only known from Auckland and Masterton in the North Island of New Zealand.

Conservation status

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