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Theridion frondeum
Copyright © 2004 Bruce Marlin

Theridion frondeum
DuPage County, Illinois, USA
August 7, 2004
I have looked high and low, and never seen a picture of this species anywhere. Thanks in advance for any help.
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Contributed by Bruce Marlin on 16 January, 2005 - 10:43pm
Last updated 22 June, 2007 - 8:29am

Comb-footed spider?
This is most likely a comb-footed spider, also known as a cobweb weaver, family Theridiidae. Might be genus Theridion, though it is more colorful than most members of that genus.
… Eric R. Eaton, 18 January, 2005 - 10:52am login or register to post comments

 
Seen that one!
Or perhaps some cousins. I often find them in curled up leaves. Here's a good one:

I didn't have a clue on these until I came across a very close photo in Florida's Fabulous Spiders (1). The one listed there is Theridion pictipes, but I would expect there are many similar looking species.
… Troy Bartlett, 18 January, 2005 - 8:08pm login or register to post comments

 
That's the baby! Thanks, Troy
That's the baby! Thanks, Troy & Eric. Now, if I can just find another one and get some good pictures.
… Bruce Marlin , 19 January, 2005 - 1:33pm login or register to post comments

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