Laetesia trispathulata


Laetesia trispathulata is a species of sheet weaver spider found in New Zealand.

Taxonomy

This species was described as Linyphia trisphathulata in 1886 by Arthur Urquhart from female and male specimens. It was most recently revised in 2003.

Description

The female is recorded at 2.7-3.3mm in length whereas the male is 3.3mm. This species has a pale brown carapace with a medial band. The legs are yellow. The abdomen has variable markings.

Distribution

This species is known from the North Island and upper South Island of New Zealand.

Conservation status

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