Novafroneta novaNovafroneta nova is a species of sheet weaver spider endemic to New Zealand.TaxonomyThis species was described in 2003 by A.D Blest and Cor Vink from a male specimen. The holotype is stored in Te Papa Museum under registration number AS.000476.DescriptionThe male is recorded at 3.10mm in length. This species has a dark brown prosoma, greyish brown legs and a black abdomen that has pale markings.DistributionThis species is only known from Nelson, New Zealand.Conservation statusUnder the New Zealand [Threat Classification System], this species is listed as "Data Deficient" with the qualifiers of "Data Poor: Size", "Data Poor: Trend" and "One Location".