Dipoena species

Fact Box Species: Dipoena species (QM) (Note: Some specimens of the spider shown on this page appear unusually pale, suggesting the specimen has recently moulted. The legs and upper surfaces are normally quite dark and often display significant mottling) Family: Theridiidae Body length: female: 4 mm male: 2 mm Habitat: This spider is usually found is a small, very limited web close to ground level, probably because it feeds almost exclusively on small ants Toxicity: This small and comparatively rare spider is not known to be toxic to humans but perhaps should still be treated with caution

Side view An adult male Front view View from above The same species? Another species?

Distinguishing features of Dipoena are its overall shape and the deep, almost square grooves around it head region.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: None.