Theridion melanurum

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Description

A small spider at around 3 mm. The species is quite variable and the zig-zag band of the abdomen can be white or barely visible. The head is dark and quite shiny.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

T. melanurum is usually found on buildings and around habitation.

When to see it

All year round.

UK Status

Widespread and fairly frequent in England but less common elsewhere in Britain.

VC55 Status

Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Further Information

888 British records to Jan 2013

  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote garden1
    30 April 2014
    female - specimen examined
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote garden1
    08 May 2014
    male - specimen examined
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote garden1
    25 April 2010

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Species profile

Species group:
Spiders
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Araneae
Family:
Theridiidae
Records on NatureSpot:
6
First record:
25/04/2010 (Calow, Graham)
Last record:
08/05/2014 (Calow, Graham)

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  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote garden1
    25 April 2010
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote garden1
    08 May 2014
    male - specimen examined