Possible dictynid species

Fact Box Species: Possible dictynid species (QM) (dictynids can be distinguished from desids and other species, a stereo microscope being needed to separate them. Anundivided cribellum in front of the spinnerets, as seen on this spider, distinguishes a dictynid from most of the species that resemble it, but this feature is unreliable - see notes below) Family: Dictynidae Body length: female: 4 mm male: 3.5 mm Habitat: This species is usually found in leaf litter or bark crevices Toxicity: Unknown but this spider is probably far too small to cause any kind of illness in humans

View from above Female epigynum The male Underneath male Another species? Side view Underneath male Under a juvenile

It now appears that some members of the Family Desidae may also have an undivided cribellum and hence this spider could actually be a desid rather than a dictynid.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: A variety of spider species have the same 'average' body and leg shape and lycosid-like markings.