Mamoea floraeMamoea florae is a species of Desidae that is endemic to New Zealand.TaxonomyThis species was described by Ray Forster and Cecil Wilton in 1973 from male and female specimens. The holotype is stored in Te Papa Museum under registration number AS.000027.DescriptionThe male is recorded at 9.69mm in length whereas the female is 11.90mm. The carapace is coloured dark red brown. The legs are yellow brown. The abdomen has a chevron pattern dorsally.DistributionThis species is only known from Nelson, New Zealand.Conservation statusUnder the New Zealand [Threat Classification System], this species is listed as "Not Threatened".