Forstrarchaea

Forstrarchaea is a monotypic genus of shield spiders from New Zealand containing the single species, Forstrarchaea rubra.

Taxonomy

The species was first described in 1949 by Ray Forster. The holotype is stored in Te Papa Museum under registration number AS.000098. The genus was described in 2006 by Michael Gordon Rix.

Description

The female is recorded at 2.17mm in length whereas the male is 1.72mm. After being preserved, this species has a dark golden brown carapace. The legs are dark brown. The abdomen is orange yellow with dark brown markings dorsally.

Distribution

This species is restricted to the northern half of the North Island.

Conservation status

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