Dewdrop-spider

Guides

• Argyrodes nephilae

  dewdrop spider

  Argyrodes nephilae is a small cobweb spider in the family Theridiidae, commonly known as a dewdrop spider. It lives as a kleptoparasite in the webs of large orb-weaving spiders, particularly those in the genus Nephila. The species ranges from the United States through Central and South America to Argentina and the Galapagos Islands, with introduced populations in India.

  kleptoparasitedewdrop-spiderTheridiidaeNephilaorb-web-associateintroduced-speciesIndiaNeotropical

• Argyrodes pluto

  Argyrodes pluto is a species of cobweb spider in the family Theridiidae. It is found in the United States, Mexico, and Jamaica. Like other members of the genus Argyrodes, it is likely a kleptoparasite that lives on the webs of larger orb-weaving spiders, though specific behavioral observations for this species are not documented.

  Theridiidaecobweb-spiderdewdrop-spiderkleptoparasiteCaribbeanNorth-AmericaCentral-America