Linyphiid species

Fact Box Species: Linyphiid species (QM) (the identification of this species is tentative only) Family: Linyphiidae Body length: female: 4.5 mm male: about 4 mm Habitat: In small webs near the growing tips of low shrubs Toxicity: Much too small to be able to cause human illness

At least some linyphiid species, probably including this one, will be found in a small, tent-like web associated with green vegetation.

The species shown here appears to be quite common in South-east Queensland but is not often noticed because of its small size. Its body shape closely resembles that of many theridiid species but its legs are somewhat spiny whereas theridiid legs tend to have only fine hairs.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Some small araneid and theridiid species.