Avella angulata

Fact Box Species: Avella angulata (JS, QM) or a similar species Previous species name: Menneus angulata Family: Deinopidae formerly Dinopidae Body length: female: 9 mm male: 7 mm Habitat: Clinging to tall grass or low shrubs; more likely to be active at night than during the day Toxicity: Unknown; may be too small to cause human illness and is not an aggressive spider

Male, side view

This species seems to prefer habitats where there is plenty of moisture, notably along creek banks. Avella resembles Deinopis species but is smaller and does not have a pair of enlarged eyes as Deinopis does.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Deinopis subrufa, Deinopis ravida, and Tetragnatha species such as Tetragnatha demissa.