Anoteropsis blesti
{{Short description|Species of spider}}
{{Use New Zealand English|date=July 2024}}
{{Speciesbox
| genus = Anoteropsis
| species = blesti
| status = NU
| status_system = NZTCS
| authority = Vink, 2002
}}
Anoteropsis blesti is a species of Lycosidae that is endemic to New Zealand.Vink, C. (2002). [https://wsc.nmbe.ch/reference/9417 Lycosidae (Arachnida: Araneae)]. Fauna of New Zealand 44: 1-94
Taxonomy
This species was described in 2002 by Cor Vink from male and female specimens. The holotype is stored in the Lincoln University Entomology Research Collection.
Description
The male is recorded at 5.0-7.6mm in length whereas the female is 5.9-12.5mm. The carapace is coloured orange black with black markings dorsally. The legs are yellow brown with blackish markings. The abdomen is orange brown with a variety of markings dorsally. It is most reliably distinguished from other Anoteropsis by the morphology of its genitalia.
Distribution and habitat
This species is only known from the northern section of New Zealand's North Island. It typically occurs along rivers.
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Naturally Uncommon" with the qualifier of "Range Restricted".{{Cite journal |last1=Sirvid |first1=P. J. |last2=Vink |first2=C. J. |last3=Fitzgerald |first3=B. M. |last4=Wakelin |first4=M. D. |last5=Rolfe |first5=J. |last6=Michel |first6=P. |date=2020-01-01 |title=Conservation status of New Zealand Araneae (spiders), 2020 |url=https://www.doc.govt.nz/globalassets/documents/science-and-technical/nztcs34entire.pdf |journal=New Zealand Threat Classification Series |language=English |volume=34 |pages=1–37}}