Fact Box Species: Argyrodes antipodianus (RM) Family: Theridiidae Body length: female: 3mm male: 2.5 mm Habitat: On the edge of the web of some large orb-weaver species Toxicity: Too small to be harmful

Other views Male, side view Male from above Another male

The silvery abdomen, which typically has a sharp peak at the rear, reflects light and thus gives this tiny spider the appearance of a drop of dew.

Known range: Very common in all coastal bushland areas of the Australian mainland except the mid-west of WA and the Nullabor Plain.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Argyrodes rainbowi.