Ischalea spinipes


Ischalea spinipes is a species of Desidae that is endemic to New Zealand.

Taxonomy

This species was described by Ludwig Carl Christian Koch. It was most recently revised in 1973. The holotype is stored in Natural History Museum, London.

Description

The male is recorded at 10.1mm in length whereas the female is 16.0mm. In life, the spider is coloured green.

Distribution

This species is widespread throughout New Zealand.

Conservation status

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