Neriene radiata
(Filmy Dome Spider)

Picture ID 57468

Comments & ID Thoughts

Small, maybe half an inch max leg span. Unfortunately I don’t even have a guess to this species, I’ve never seen one like it. Found on my table outside near a dense forest of that helps.

Submitted by:
rainbowreaper104
Submitted: Apr 18, 2019
Photographed: Apr 14, 2019
Spider: Neriene radiata (Filmy Dome Spider)
Sex:
Male,
Maturity:
Adult
Location: Mechanicsville , Maryland, United States
Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
Found in web?: No
Attributes: Dorsal

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TangledWeb

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April 18, 2019 10:02 pm

Wow! I don’t know either. I’m impressed that you recognized it as a spider instead of an insect. I counted the legs and body segments a few times to be sure.

RainbowReaper104

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Reply to TangledWeb

April 18, 2019 10:25 pm

It’s very odd to me, I’ve searched all over the web and I can’t for the life of me make a positive ID to anything.

BugmanDan

April 18, 2019 11:19 pm

Hi. The legs look like this may be one of the orb weavers, perhaps something like cave orb weaver.
If not that, it may be one of the cobweb spiders.
Either way, looks to be adult male.
This can mean a lot of sifting. I don’t know this spider, I have encountered some cave orb weavers that resemble this but much larger. what rang a bell until reading the description.
I won’t even rule out a yet undescribed species.

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RainbowReaper104

Photo Owner

Reply to BugmanDan

April 19, 2019 12:05 am

Those definitely sound like possibilities. It certainly is an odd one. Like I said I’ve never seen one like it. I’m pretty familiar with the spiders in my area but this one is new to me. I wish I had my camera on me when I found it to take more detailed pictures. If I ever see one again I won’t let the opportunity pass me by!