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Cobweb Weaver

Theridion

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Field Notes

Description:

Light brown tiny spider with white markings on its back

Habitat:

Was under a floater in my pool

Notes:

Glad we found it! Thanks to DanielWhitlock for the correct ID!

Species ID Suggestions

Cobweb Weavers

Theridion

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Comments (8)
ForestDragon
Genus Theridion is pretty big and there are at least 3 similar looking species in the genus. You might be able to find the species if you look at range. Here is a link that might help: http://bugguide.net/node/view/10950/bgpage
mauna Kunzah
I agree with Daniel that it's not Latrodectus sp.
Musephotos
Ok for sure theridion http://amazingnature.us/spiders/theridion5cd.jpg
DanielWhitlock
I'm sure this isn't one of the Latrodectus sp., though I believe it is of the same family, Therididae, or cobweb weavers. Not sure on which genus just yet.
Musephotos
Really? Wow that would be kinda neat. Although the ones I have seen also have the red markings so Im not so sure.

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PublishedFebruary 22, 2013

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