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Argyrodes
Dewdrop Spiders
Argyrodes is a genus of comb-footed spiders (Theridiidae) commonly known as dewdrop spiders. The genus contains approximately 85 species distributed worldwide, with highest diversity in tropical regions. These spiders are best known for kleptoparasitism—living on the webs of larger orb-weaver spiders and feeding on small prey items that the host ignores. Some species exhibit arachnophagy, preying upon host spiders or their eggs when opportunities arise. The genus exhibits notable sexual dimorphism in cephalothorax structure, with males possessing modified cephalic regions used during copulation.