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Entire Genus of Jumping Spiders Found Hidden in New Zealand : ScienceAlert

Last updated: June 21, 2025 12:20 pm
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New Genus of Jumping Spiders Discovered in New Zealand’s Alpine Regions

Jumping spiders have always fascinated entomologists, but a recent discovery in New Zealand’s South Island has unveiled a new genus of these tiny creatures that had previously eluded human identification.

The rocky alpine regions of the South Island provided the perfect hiding spot for these elusive spiders, with their excellent camouflage making them incredibly hard to spot.

Whole New Genus of Adorable Jumping Spiders Discovered in New Zealand
The team spent hours on foot in search of the elusive spiders. (Sylvain Hosatte)

The harsh alpine zone of New Zealand presents a challenging environment for any species to survive, with extreme weather conditions and high UV exposure. Despite these challenges, biologists Robin Long, Cor Vink, and Adrian Paterson from Lincoln University embarked on a mission to collect 170 jumping spiders from the rocky terrain.

After thorough examination, the researchers identified 12 different species within this new genus and named it Ourea, inspired by the mountain deities of Greek mythology.

a fuzzy grey spider jumping spider with mottled black markings and four round black eyes is holding a brown larva, probably prey, while standing on a grey and black-flecked rock.
Interrupted during mealtime. (Robin Long)

These new spiders were found to have a highly cryptic morphology, blending seamlessly with the rocky substrates they inhabit, making them almost invisible unless they move.

Despite their stealthy camouflage, the researchers were able to differentiate the species based on their genitalia, a crucial distinguishing feature among jumping spiders.

Ourea adds to the diversity of jumping spiders in New Zealand, shedding light on the previously unexplored species within this fascinating group of arachnids.

The detailed findings of this discovery were published in the New Zealand Journal of Zoology.

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