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False widows

Scientific name: Steatoda

False widows

Scientific name: Steatoda

Photo By Mandy Howe , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Often mistaken for their more dangerous relatives due to their similar appearance, Steatoda spiders, commonly referred to as false widows, are predominantly harmless to humans. Their venom is potent enough to subdue their prey but lacks the severity of true widow spiders鈥?bites. Fascinatingly, Steatoda demonstrates remarkable adaptability in urban environments, showcasing a perfect example of how animals can thrive in close quarters with humans. This adaptability also aids in controlling the populations of pests such as flies and mosquitoes.

Species of False widows

Triangulate cobweb spider

Cupboard spider

Mediterranean false black widow

Photo By Mandy Howe , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

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