A small Theridid with silvery scales on the flanks of the abdomen. Male and female with a body length about 3mm. The male has a smaller abdomen. Both have silvery scales on the side of the abdomen. named after the arachnologist Rainbow. These spiders inhabit webs of other spiders, usually large orb weavers.
- Male
- Female from side
- Female side on in alcohol
- Female from below showing epigynum
- Male from above in alcohol
- Male from side in alcohol
- Male palp
- Male palp
- Male palp
- Male from side
Male
Photo: Robert Whyte
Female from side
Photo: Robert Whyte
Female side on in alcohol
Photo: Robert Whyte
Female from below showing epigynum
Photo: Robert Whyte
Male from above in alcohol
Photo: Robert Whyte
Male from side in alcohol
Photo: Robert Whyte
Male palp
Photo: Robert Whyte
Male palp
Photo: Robert Whyte
Male palp
Photo: Robert Whyte
Male from side
Photo: Dr Greg Anderson