Migas spp.
Species profile
Migas sp.
FamilyMigidae GenusMigas NZ statusEndemic
Migas is a genus of small trapdoor spiders in the family Migidae, with a particularly diverse New Zealand fauna. New Zealand species construct concealed silk lined burrows closed by hinged trapdoors. Many species are very similar externally, so reliable identification can require examination of adult reproductive structures rather than colour or general appearance alone. Life-history, and Habits of Migas distinctus, a New Zealand Trapdoor Spider.
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