Nyssus coloripes
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Corinnidae |
| Genus: | Nyssus |
| Species: | N. coloripes
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| Nyssus coloripes (Walckenaer, 1805)[1]
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Nyssus coloripes, known as the orange-legged swift spider,[citation needed] is a spider belonging to the family Corinnidae. It is found commonly in Australia and New Zealand.
Description
Orange-legged swift spiders are mostly black in appearance, with white spots along most of the body and orange front legs. They are typically 6-7 mm in length.
Distribution and habitat
The orange-legged swift spider is native to Australia. It was introduced to New Zealand around 1943.
In New Zealand, it is commonly found inside homes and in short grassland.[2]
Behaviour
Orange-legged swift spiders are diurnal.[2] They often hunt prey without the use of webs, though they may use their webs to detect prey.[2]
References
- ^ Raven, R. J. (2015). "A revision of ant-mimicking spiders of the family Corinnidae (Araneae) in the Western Pacific". Zootaxa. 3958 (1): 1–258. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.3958.1.1. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
- ^ a b c Jackson, R. R.; Poulson, B. A. (1990). "Predatory versatility and intraspecific interactions of Supunna picta (Araneae: Clubionidae)". New Zealand Journal of Zoology. 17: 169–184. doi:10.1080/03014223.1990.10422594.
Wikispecies has information related to Supunna picta.
External links
- [1] http://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/research/biosystematics/invertebrates/invertid/bug_details.asp?Bu_Id=224
- [2] Supunna picta (L. Koch, 1873) Painted Swift Spider