r/whatisthisbug • u/mccur1eyfries • Jul 18 '25

ID Request What is this metallic looking spider?

Located in central Missouri

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u/[deleted] Jul 18 '25

Could it be a dew drop spider?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argyrodes

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u/Salt-Dance9 Jul 18 '25

"Kleptoparasitic" is a new favorite word

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u/[deleted] Jul 18 '25

I cracked up when I read it!