[ID] Spider

Venger · #11 (**permalink**) 19-05-2009, 11:16 PM

Ah new I'd seen it before - it's a Keijia tincta (Theridion tinctum)

Not sure what she's up to though?

Action_Man · #12 (**permalink**) 20-05-2009, 10:32 AM

Thanks Venger, cracking ID.

No wonder i havent seen it before, looking at the distribution, this appears to be as for north as it goes.

Here is a link relating to its predatory prowess, under the name of Theridion tinctum ...
ScienceDirect - Behavioural Processes : Transitive predatory relationships of spider species (Arachnida, Araneae) in laboratory tests

Venger · #13 (**permalink**) 20-05-2009, 11:18 AM

Oh I see, spider gladiators is it - scientists, anything for a grant

Action_Man · #14 (**permalink**) 20-05-2009, 01:29 PM

You get a grant for this ?, where do i apply ?

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Action_Man · #15 (**permalink**) 20-05-2009, 01:32 PM

Oh and as for the epygine, that image is almost identical to the one in my book, well the pattern around it is

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Action_Man · #16 (**permalink**) 20-05-2009, 03:23 PM

I have uploaded another video, keep a close watch on its legs

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YouTube - Keijia tincta (Theridion tinctum) 2

Venger · #17 (**permalink**) 20-05-2009, 03:59 PM

Fascinating video - I must try and find out more about these guys?

I didn't realise they were araneophagic? as it certainly seems to be playing 'prey' in the video, unless I've gotten the ID completely wrong!! (don't think I have, but who knows!)

Action_Man · #18 (**permalink**) 20-05-2009, 04:11 PM

It says in The Country Life Guide to Spiders (D. Jones) :- "Frequently seen in webs of other spiders(theridiids and small araneids) which it preys upon." ...