Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Small spider

Posted by Juergen Peters on 25-10-2007 23:45
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Hello, Niek!

Not 100% sure (but 98%), but this seems to be is a male Linyphiid of species Linyphia hortensis (most likely; subadult, adult in spring) or probably Neriene clathrata. Both species have males of this habitus and colouration, with white markings at the front of the opisthosoma (abdomen).

http://www.spider...nyphia.htm
http://www.spider...eriene.htm
(Scroll down for the males - the ones with the large pedipalps.)

Edited by Juergen Peters on 25-10-2007 23:47