Argyrodes species

Fact Box Species: Argyrodes species (QM) (or a very similar species) Family: Theridiidae Body length: female: 9 mm male: 4 mm Habitat: This species may be found on the edge of the web of a large orb-weaver or may build a tangled web similar to that of most theridiids Toxicity: Unknown but may have fangs too small to be able to cause illness in humans or even to bite through human skin

View from above another view Its underside Its tangled web

The abdomen with its overall shape and midventral spinnerets, and the tendency of the larger legs to be pointed forwards or folded back over the body when the spider is at rest are characteristic of Argyrodes species, including this one. Also normal for this kind of spider is the practice of scavenging on the edge of the webs of large orb-weaving spider species.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Uloborus barbipes, Argyrodes species and several other spider species.