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Artoria hospita

Artoria hospita is a species of Lycosidae spider that is endemic to New Zealand.

Taxonomy

This species was described in 2002 by Cor Vink from male and female specimens. The holotype is stored in Te Papa Museum under registration number AS.000876.

Description

The male is recorded at 5.1-6.2mm in length whereas the female is 4.3-8.0mm. The carapace is coloured orange brown with faint black stripes originating from the fovea and black marks around the eyes. The legs are yellow brown with faint dark bands. The abdomen is orange brown with brownish blotches and a dorsal heart stripe.

Distribution

This species is only known from the northern half of New Zealand's North Island. They are usually found in and around forests.

Conservation status

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

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