Novakiella trituberculosa

Fact Box Species: Novakiella trituberculosa (as identified by Volker Framenau; note the similarities with Araneus arenaceus which suggest these two genera are closely related and may need reclassifying) Family: Araneidae (formerly Argiopidae) Body length: female: about 7 mm male: about 4 mm Habitat: Probably in a small orb web, at least during the evenings Toxicity: This small timid spider probably is harmless for humans

Male from front The female

A distinctive feature of the male of this species is the large spine on the second leg.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Araneus arenaceus.