Spider Sp888 - Enoplognatha ovata

Moved

… John R. Maxwell, 26 August, 2009 - 9:13am

Moved

… John R. Maxwell, 26 August, 2009 - 7:51am

Enoplognatha ovata?

Looks quite similar to the image found here. It's about half-way down the page. And there are even better shots including the eye arrangement found here.

… Lynette Elliott, 23 November, 2005 - 6:08am

Long delicate legs and red stripes

remind us of Enoplognatha. Looks like you got a summer trip back home to Wisconsin!

… john and jane balaban, 19 November, 2005 - 3:50pm

I disagree.

Look at the jaws (chelicerae) on this thing! I'm thinking long-jawed orb weaver, though I honestly don't know if Enoplognatha exhibits sexual dimorphism such that males have big jaws. That is certainly the case with some other spiders.

… Eric R. Eaton, 21 November, 2005 - 2:25pm

I've Come to My Senses Now:-)

Well, I stand corrected. Male Enoplognatha spp. DO have enlarged jaws. Well done, Lynette!

… Eric R. Eaton, 23 November, 2005 - 11:33am

Theridiidae Key

Thanks everyone.

I went to the AMNH web site and found a Theridiidae Key. Apparently Enoplognatha males do have big jaws. I posted a couple more shots to better view the head here and here

… Steve Nanz, 23 November, 2005 - 3:50am