Neoramia matua


Neoramia matua is a species of Stiphidiidae that is endemic to New Zealand.

Taxonomy

This species was described in 1973 by Ray Forster and Cecil Wilton from male and female specimens. The holotype is stored in Tūhura [Otago Museum|Otago Museum].

Description

The male is recorded at 8.3mm in length whereas the female is 8.6mm. The cephalothorax is coloured pale creamy orange and is darker anteriorly. The legs are banded. The abdomen has a pattern dorsally.

Distribution

This species is only known from Otago, New Zealand.

Conservation status

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