Maoriata magna
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| Maoriata magna | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Orsolobidae |
| Genus: | Maoriata |
| Species: | M. magna |
| Binomial name | |
| Maoriata magna (Forster, 1956) | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Ascuta magna | |
Maoriata magna is a species of Orsolobidae spider. The species is endemic to New Zealand.[1]
This species was described as "Ascuta magna" in 1956 by Ray Forster from male and female specimens collected in Fiordland.[1] In 1985, the species was made the type species of Maoriata.[2] The holotype is stored in Canterbury Museum.[1]
Description
The male is recorded at 4.2 mm (0.17 in) in length whereas the female is 4.35 mm (0.171 in). This species has a dark yellowish carapace, pale brown legs and creamy white coloured abdomen with a chevron pattern dorsally.[1]