Araneus albotriangulus

Fact Box Species: Araneus albotriangulus (VF) Previous species name: Araneus parvulus (RM) Family: Araneidae formerly Argiopidae Body length: female: 4 mm male: about 2 mm Habitat: In a small irregularly constructed web among the leaves of shrubs, reasonably close to the ground; a fluffy egg sac that is not in a hidden retreat may be nearby Toxicity: Unknown, but far too small to be able to envenomate a human and not at all aggressive

View from above A male Another male Male from front

The most obvious visible characteristic of this small orb weaver is the presence of a pair of yellow 'wings' on the upper front surface of the abdomen.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Many small araneid species.