Araneae10 species

Family Spitting Spiders (Scytodidae)

Scytodidae is a family in the order Araneae. Browse 10 named species recorded in this family, or open an individual profile for its available identification and natural-history information.

Species in Scytodidae (10)

Dictis striatipes

Identification: This species has legs with long-thin stripes on the top and bottom of the legs, with dark joints. ♀ ♂

Scytodes alayoi

Identification: Small size, unique markings, and strong spines on tibia I unique to mature males of the species.

Scytodes atlacoya

Identification: Palpal organ - Zepp comment Color ranges from light orange or tan to dark grey or brown, with contrasting markings. Typical light to dark marking and color variations: Other variations: Builds webs similar to Latrodectus . Wraps prey

Brown Spitting Spider

Scytodes fusca

Identification: This species is commonly associated with human dwellings, where they seem to compete with Theridion rufipes ( Theridiidae ), but they are also frequent in the field, in hollow tree trunks, under loose bark and in nests of small mammal

Chilean Tiger Spider

Scytodes globula

Identification: WSC Often found with Metaltella simoni and Kukulcania hibernalis . Excerpt from Nicolet description: “A primera vista puede creerse que esta especie es un Segador, à causa de lo desmesurado de sus patas.” - At first glance, it can be

Spitting Spider

Scytodes thoracica

This fascinating species is the sole member of its family in Britain. It ranges from 3-6mm in size and the cephalothorax is massively domed when viewed from the side - a distinctive feature. The cephalothorax and abdomen are similar in size, colour a

Scytodes zapatana

Identification: Vague description, no illustrations. Possibly a pattern variation of lugubris .