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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.
Neospintharus trigonum
Horned Parasitic Cobweaver, Dewdrop Spider
Neospintharus trigonum is a species of cobweb spider in the family Theridiidae, found in the United States and Canada. This small spider has been documented as a kleptoparasite, living in the webs of larger orb-weaving spiders and stealing their captured prey. Females produce clutches of approximately 42 eggs, each about 0.67 mm in diameter. The species was previously classified in the genus Argyrodes but has been reclassified to Neospintharus.