Cobweb spider (Theridion zantholabio)

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Family: Theridiidae
Genus: Theridion
Species: T. zantholabio
Scientific name: Theridion zantholabio
Synonym: Theridion xantholabio

Theridion zantholabio is a small, endemic, New Zealand spider found on the trunks of all the forest tree species. It is also found in private gardens/. This spider (body length >5 mm) can be found in areas throughout New Zealand. It is a very common species in the Southern Alps beech forests.

Theridion zantholabio.JPG

Theridion zantholabio.jpg


Theridion zantholabio 7.jpg

The underside.
Theridion zantholabio 2.jpg

Theridion zantholabio 3.jpeg

Thanks to Wikipedia for text and information: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/