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Theridion delicatum
Theridion delicatum is a species of spider in the family Theridiidae. It is found in Zimbabwe and South Africa, and is commonly known as the Constantia Theridion comb-feet spider.
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Description
The abdomen is large, almost globular, dull orange yellow marked faintly with a white longitudinal central line with two to three slightly oblique lines on each side. The lines on the abdomen are formed by minute white spots.
Range & habitat
Theridion delicatum is found in Zimbabwe and South Africa. In South Africa it is known from the Eastern Cape and Western Cape.
Wikipedia: “Distribution”
What it does
This species builds a conical retreat of twigs and leaves in its three-dimensional web. It has been recorded from the Fynbos and Savanna biomes at altitudes ranging from 15 to 64 m.
Wikipedia: “Habitat and ecology”
Where it lives
Recorded sightings
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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 693229.