''Promynoglenes parvula'' is a species of
sheet weaver spider endemic to
New Zealand.
Taxonomy
This species was described in 1979 by
A.D Blest
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from male and female specimens.
Description
The male is recorded at 2.12mm in length whereas the female is 2.72mm.
Distribution
This species is only known from the
South Island
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of New Zealand.
Conservation status
Under the
New Zealand Threat Classification System
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, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".
References
Linyphiidae
Endemic spiders of New Zealand
Spiders described in 1979
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