Sidymella longipes

Fact Box Species: Sidymella longipes (RM) or a related species Family: Thomisidae Body length: female: 9 mm male: 5 mm Habitat: On twigs or leaves in green shrubs and garden plants Toxicity: Unknown; not aggressive and may be too small to cause serious illness in humans

This pale, semi-transparent spider rests with its first two pairs of legs pointing forward. This makes it hard to see when it is resting on a twig.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Sidymella rubrosignata and Zosis geniculata.