Hexathele waipaHexathele waipa is a species of mygalomorph spider endemic to New Zealand.TaxonomyThis species was described in 1968 by Ray Forster from female specimens collected in Otago and Southland. The holotype is stored in Tūhura [Otago Museum|Otago Museum].DescriptionThe female is recorded at 20mm in length. The carapace and legs are reddish brown. The abdomen with a dark central line and chevron patterns dorsally.DistributionThis species is only known from Otago and Southland, New Zealand.Conservation statusUnder the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as Not Threatened.