Argyrodes species

Fact Box Species: Argyrodes species Note that this identification is based on similarities with the dewdrop spider, Argyrodes antipodianus (RM) Family: Theridiidae Body length: female: 3.5 mm male: 3.5 mm Habitat: On the edge of the web of a large orb-weaver, notably Nephila plumipes, where it feeds by scavenging samll insects that land on the web Toxicity: Unknown but much too small to be able to cause illness in humans

rear view

The abdomen with its a sharp peak and the tendency of the larger legs to be pointed forwards 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: Argyrodes antipodianus and Argyrodes species.