Parafroneta persimilisParafroneta persimilis 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 Otago Museum.DescriptionThe male is recorded at 3.24mm in length whereas the female is 3mm. This species has an orange brown cephalothorax, yellow brown legs and a grey abdomen that has white markings.DistributionThis species is only known from Canterbury, New Zealand.Conservation statusUnder the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".