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Bennett's laceweaver

Bennett's laceweaver

Callobius bennetti

A species of Callobius

An adept nocturnal hunter, bennett's laceweaver weaves irregular webs shrouded in foliage and detritus to ensnare prey. While lacking potent venom for humans, it subdues smaller invertebrates with efficiency. During early development, its diet diversifies from nutritional egg sac reliance to a predatory lifestyle, reflective of a sophisticated survival strategy that ensures species endurance through variable environmental conditions.

General Info About Bennett's laceweaver
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Attributes of Bennett's laceweaver
Adult Food Sources
Flies, mosquitoes, small moths, small beetles, crickets
Larva Food Source
Small insects, aphids, mite larvae, juvenile arthropods, small invertebrates
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
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Predators of Bennett's laceweaver Larvae
Birds, larger spiders, ants, wasps, insects
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Interesting Facts About Bennett's laceweaver
Bennett's laceweaver can recycle its web silk by consuming it, which is a highly efficient adaptation to conserve valuable protein resources.
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Scientific Classification of Bennett's laceweaver
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Youth Habitat of Bennett's laceweaver
Forests and Woodlands, Caves and Subterranean Areas, Urban and Suburban Areas
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Adult Habitat of Bennett's laceweaver
Forests and Woodlands, Caves and Subterranean Areas, Urban and Suburban Areas
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How Can You Attract Bennett's laceweaver
For bennett's laceweaver, trapping is not commonly used, as they are hunters and not typically attracted to static food sources. Instead, indirect methods such as searching for webs or habitats are employed.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Bennett's laceweaver
The best time to find bennett's laceweaver is typically at night when they are more active, but they can also be found during the day in their retreats or hiding places.
Are Bennett's laceweaver harmful?
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Are Bennett's laceweaver harmful to humans?

Dark spiders (Hacklemesh weavers) usually do not bite, and may only bite when they feel coerced. Their toxicity is limited, and like most ordinary spiders, people who are bitten by it will not worry about their lives, but they will be very painful.
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