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Rufous net-casting spider

Rufous net-casting spider

Deinopis subrufa

A species of Net-casting spiders

They can vary in color from fawn to pinkish brown or chocolate brown. Females are about 2.5 cm in body length, males about 2 cm.

Toxic to Animals
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Bite Humans
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General Info About Rufous net-casting spider
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Attributes of Rufous net-casting spider
Colors
Brown
Habitat
forest; woodland; heathland; flat surface
Adult Food Sources
Flies, moths, grasshoppers, beetles, and other small to medium-sized arthropods
Larva Food Source
Small insects, such as aphids, fruit flies, and other arthropods
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
The Rufous net-casting spider can induce toxic reactions varying in severity. Nevertheless, these toxins primarily target their prey and predators and are usually not fatal to humans.
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
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Adult Size of Rufous net-casting spider
2 - 2.5 cm
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Predators of Rufous net-casting spider Larvae
Wasps, ants, birds, lizards
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Predators of Adult Rufous net-casting spider
Birds, primates, centipedes, larger spiders
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Interesting Facts About Rufous net-casting spider
Rufous net-casting spider can cast nets like expert fishermen, creating silk structures they throw onto prey that wanders too close.
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Scientific Classification of Rufous net-casting spider
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How Can You Attract Rufous net-casting spider
Since the rufous net-casting spider preys on live insects, using small insects as bait in traps could potentially attract the rufous net-casting spider.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Rufous net-casting spider
The rufous net-casting spider is nocturnal and more active during the night, which makes dusk to dawn the most suitable time frame for observation.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Rufous net-casting spider
Calm, mild weather without strong winds or heavy rain would be ideal, as the rufous net-casting spider uses a special form of web to capture prey, which could be disturbed by inclement weather.
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How and Where Can You Find Rufous net-casting spider at Different Life Stages
Juvenile Rufous net-casting spider juveniles might be found in smaller, less elaborate webs, in shrubby vegetation or near ground level. Inspect the shrubs and low-lying plants carefully.
Adult The subadult rufous net-casting spiders tend to build their characteristic 'net-casting' webs amongst foliage. Look for them by softly scanning through leaves and branches during the night with a flashlight.
Rufous net-casting spider adults are primarily found suspended in a characteristic hunting pose with their net-like webs during the night. Searching for them in wooded areas or gardens at night by using a UV flashlight can reveal their eyes reflecting the light.
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The rufous net-casting spider can cause toxic reactions with a wide range of severity. However, the toxins are typically targeted at their prey and predators. They are usually not fatal to humans.

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Are Rufous net-casting spider harmful to humans?

Net-casting spiders usually do not bite, and may only bite when feeling coerced. They have limited toxicity and are generally not considered dangerous organisms.
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Toxic to Animals

The organism rufous net-casting spider typically utilizes its venom as a means to secure prey. Adult specimens are known to deliver a sting, which is their method of injecting toxin. The potency of the venom is considered to be mild and primarily affects smaller animals such as insects and arachnids. When these animals are stung by rufous net-casting spider, the result can range from temporary paralysis to lethality, depending on the size and resilience of the animal exposed to the venom.

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Bite Humans

Rufous net-casting spider is not characteristic of biting humans. Instances where these spiders may bite are exceedingly rare, typically involving defensive reactions when they feel threatened or are mishandled. Despite being capable of biting due to their chelicerae, the impact on humans is generally mild and not a habitual behavior.

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