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Theridiidae Parasteatoda

Parasteatoda sp. "White-streaked Dorsal Hump"

White-streaked Dorsal Hump Spider

The female resembles Parasteatoda celsabdomina in having a slight hump on the posterior end of the dorsum, high above the spinnerets. The male abdomen is oval. In both sexes, the dominant colour may range from orangish brown to dark brown. There are some white markings on the abdomen, including a pair of white streaks on both sides of the abdomen, and a short median band at the posterior end, slightly above the spinnerets.

Length♀ 5 mm; ♂ 3 mm
DistributionSingapore.
HabitatAmong foliage in disturbed forests.

Distribution Map for Parasteatoda sp. "White-streaked Dorsal Hump"

Singapore.

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