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Argyrodes miniaceus (Doleschall, 1857)

The body length of both the female and the male of this pretty spider is around 3.5 mm. Usually found on the edge of the web of a large orb-weaver, often Nephila plumipes, scavenging small insects that land on the web. Widespread through south-east Asia and Australia. The abdomen is peaked in both male and female. The species name seems to simply mean small.

Male subadult from above


Argyrodes miniaceus (Doleschall, 1857)
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male subadult from side


Argyrodes miniaceus (Doleschall, 1857)
Photo: Robert Whyte

North Queensland specimen on leaf 171210


Argyrodes miniaceus
Photo: Robert Whyte

 
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