Novafroneta gladiatrixNovafroneta gladiatrix is a species of sheet weaver spider endemic to New Zealand.TaxonomyThis species was described in 1979 by A.D Blest from male and female specimens. The holotype is stored in Tūhura [Otago Museum|Otago Museum].DescriptionThe male is recorded at 4.33mm in length whereas the female is 4.34mm. This species has a brown cephalothorax and legs. The abdomen is grey with pale markings.DistributionThis species is known from throughout New Zealand.Conservation statusUnder the New Zealand [Threat Classification System], this species is listed as "Naturally Uncommon" with the qualifier of "Biologically Sparse".