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tiny spider
Copyright © 2005 Charles Schurch Lewallen

tiny spider
Henryetta, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, USA
June 11, 2005
Size: 4mm, body including head
Contributed by Charles Schurch Lewallen on 12 June, 2005 - 12:14pm
Last updated 24 June, 2005 - 9:42pm

Erigoninae?
Dictynidae usually have a scaly appearance. See
here and
here.
This looks too shiny. I have a hunch it is in the Erigoninae (Linyphiidae).
… Devin Carroll, 18 May, 2008 - 4:26pm

Dictynid
Very possible, given that I just imaged one pregnant. This must be an adult female. Go to Dictynidae and see both male and female. Compare shape of cephalothorax and eyes.
… Tom Adams, 23 June, 2005 - 2:07pm

 
Tiny spider
Thank you Tom.
This is a very pretty spider and I was very curious to know its name.
… Charles Schurch Lewallen, 24 June, 2005 - 7:34am

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