[1] This species was described in 1880 by Octavius Pickard-Cambridge from female specimens.

[2][3] The holotype is stored in Oxford University Museum of Natural History.

[2] The male is recorded at 2.11mm in length whereas the female is 2.12mm.

[3] This species is widespread throughout New Zealand, including on Chatham Island.

[3] Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".