Maoriata magnaMaoriata magna is a species of Orsolobidae spider. The species is endemic to New Zealand.TaxonomyThis species was described as "Ascuta magna" in 1956 by Ray Forster from male and female specimens collected in Fiordland. In 1985, the species was made the type species of Maoriata. The holotype is stored in Canterbury Museum.DescriptionThe male is recorded at in length whereas the female is. This species has a dark yellowish carapace, pale brown legs and creamy white coloured abdomen with a chevron pattern dorsally.DistributionThis species is only known from Fiordland, New Zealand.Conservation statusUnder the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".