Theridiidae Chrysso

Chrysso sp. "Red-&-Black"

Red-&-Black Translucent Spider

Although the colouration may vary with individuals within the species, there are always some transverse lines across the dorsum, which may cause a casual observer to confuse it with Chrysso sp. A. However, its carapace has a thick median band, and its abdomen is rhomboidal with a slight posterior extension, unlike Chrysso sp. A’s teardrop-shaped abdomen. The rhomboidal and translucent abdomen bears some resemblance to that of Meotipa pulcherrima. but an examination of the copulatory organs will show that the species are distinct.