Theridiosoma gemmosum

Theridiosoma gemmosum

''Theridiosoma gemmosum'' is a species of spider in the family Theridiosomatidae, known as ray spiders. It is widely distributed in the Holarctic region. A small spider with a shiny globular abdomen, it constructs a conical orb web.
Ray Spider Egg Sac - Theridiosoma gemmosum Golden brown sac that was suspended by a thread that was forked at the top. The top of the sac has a cap, which is partly pushed off when the spiderlings emerge. Egg sac was about 3 mm long.

Habitat: Bog; I frequently see these egg sacs in this area, but they are difficult to get photos of! Geotagged,Spring,Theridiosoma,Theridiosoma gemmosum,United States,egg,egg sac,ray spider,spider egg sac

Appearance

''Theridiosoma gemmosum'' is a small spider. Females are 2–3 mm long, males smaller still at 1.5–2 mm. In both sexes, the carapace is dark brown; the upper surface of the abdomen is silvery with variable dark lines and marks. The abdomen is globular, more or less circular from above. The male palpal bulbs and the female epigyne are distinctive.
Common Eastern Ray Spider (Theridiosoma gemmosum)  Egg Sac Egg sac on Eastern Hemlock. At the forested edge of the Natchaug River
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/125480/common_eastern_ray_spider_theridiosoma_gemmosum_egg_sac.html Fall,Geotagged,Theridiosoma gemmosum,United States

Distribution

''Theridiosoma gemmosum'' has a Holarctic distribution, i.e. it is found throughout the northern and central parts of the Northern Hemisphere. It is described as "rare" in northern Europe, including Great Britain and Ireland. It is usually found in damp habitats, among low-growing vegetation.
Ray Spider Egg Sac - Theridiosoma gemmosum 
Golden brown sac that was suspended by a thread that was forked at the top. The top of the sac has a cap, which is partly pushed off when the spiderlings emerge. Egg sac was about 3 mm long.

Habitat: Bog Geotagged,Summer,Theridiosoma gemmosum,United States,egg sac

Habitat

''Theridiosoma gemmosum'' has a Holarctic distribution, i.e. it is found throughout the northern and central parts of the Northern Hemisphere. It is described as "rare" in northern Europe, including Great Britain and Ireland. It is usually found in damp habitats, among low-growing vegetation.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassArachnida
OrderAraneae
FamilyTheridiosomatidae
GenusTheridiosoma
SpeciesT. gemmosum