Araneae3 species

Family Dysderidae

Dysderidae is a family in the order Araneae. Browse 3 named species recorded in this family, or open an individual profile for its available identification and natural-history information.

Species in Dysderidae (3)

Dysdera erythrina

Length 6 to 14 mm. Prosoma dark with parallel margins, opisthosoma greyish or whitish, legs yellow-orange. Large chelicerae, six eyes. Femur IV spineless. Dysdera crocata : femur IV with 1-3 dorsal spines, c.f. D. erythrina : femur IV without dorsal

Harpactea hombergi

5 to 7 mm. Carapace dark brown, tapering towards head area with six eyes. Abdomen grey-brown, tubular. Legs annulated. Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required. If the photo doesn't show the key ID features then in the comments b

Sowbug Killer Spider

Dysdera crocata