Species of spider
Parafroneta persimilis is a species of sheet weaver spider endemic to New Zealand.[1]
Taxonomy
This species was described in 1979 by A.D Blest from male and female specimens. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.[1]
Description
The male is recorded at 3.24mm in length whereas the female is 3mm. This species has an orange brown cephalothorax, yellow brown legs and a grey abdomen that has white markings.[1]
Distribution
This species is only known from Canterbury, New Zealand.[1]
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".[2]
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