Long-jawed spider

Fact Box Species: Tetragnatha rubriventris (RM) Family: Tetragnathidae Body length: female: 12 mm male: 10 mm Habitat: In small webs associated with lush green vegetation Toxicity: Unknown; may be too small to cause serious illness in humans

Side view Underside Preserved male

This species is commonly found along creek banks and the edges of swamps but often is not noticed because of its habit of resting with all legs pointing fore and aft.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Tetragnatha demissa and Tetragnatha margaritata.