Sidymella hirsuta

Fact Box Species: Sidymella hirsuta (This identification is based on an image presented by T. Hawkeswood) Family: Thomisidae Body length: female: 7 mm male: 4 mm Habitat: This spider can be found on stems and leaves, especially when these are rather hairy and matching it in colour Toxicity: Unknownbut this spider is probably too timid to bite unless seriously provoked and is not known to be toxic to humans

Another specimen

This spider differs from other Sidymella species it that it has a very hairy body and legs whereas most Sidymella species are not obviously hairy.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Sidymella trapezia.