Pseudafroneta perplexa


Pseudafroneta perplexa is a species of sheet weaver spider endemic to New Zealand.

Taxonomy

This species was described in 1979 by A.D Blest from male and female specimens. The holotype is stored in Tūhura [Otago Museum|Otago Museum].

Description

The male is recorded at 5.67mm in length whereas the female is 6mm. This species has a brown cephalothorax and brown legs. The abdomen has dark and pale markings.

Distribution

This species is only known from the South Island of New Zealand.

Conservation status

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