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made into a tent. The outer part of the web is usually 

 loosely made in large meshes, but is sometimes in a distinct 

 sheet spreading from the nest and held out by threads in all 

 directions. The cocoons are round and soft and hang in the 

 web, several being made in the same season by one spider. 



Fig. 255. Web of Theridium tepidariorum in a dark corner. 



Half the real size. 



Several of this family, like Spintharus and Euryopis, have 

 the abdomen smaller and natter than usual and the fourth legs 

 longer, so that they are better fitted for walking. They are 

 found on plants, and little is known about their webs. 



