Haplinis banksi


Haplinis banksi is a species of sheet weaver spider endemic to New Zealand.

Taxonomy

This species was described as Mynoglenes banksi in 1979 by A.D Blest from male and female specimens. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.

Description

The male is recorded at 3.12mm in length whereas the female is 4.74mm. This species is a dusky brown colour. The abdomen has pale markings dorsally.

Distribution

This species is only known from Banks Peninsula in New Zealand.

Conservation status

Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Naturally Uncommon" with the qualifier of "Range Restricted".