Dipoena species

Fact Box Species: Dipoena species (QM) (Note: Many members of this genus have been renamed Phycosoma. The spider in some images shown on this page is rather pale, perhaps due to a recent moulting. Normally this species is quite dark and often displays mottling) Family: Theridiidae Body length: female: 3.5 mm male: 2 mm Habitat: This spider is usually found is a small, very limited web close to ground level, probably because it feeds almost exclusively on small ants Toxicity: This small and comparatively rare spider is not known to be toxic to humans but perhaps should still be treated with caution

Side view An adult male Front view View from above The same species? Another species? Another species? Another species?

Distinguishing features of Dipoena are its overall shape and the deep, almost square grooves around it head region.

Dipoena belongs to the theridiid subfamily Hadrotarsinae and is considered to be a specialized ant predator.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: None.