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False widow spider (male)

Steatoda nobilis

Description:

False widows belong to the same family as Black Widow spiders, although they are nowhere near as toxic.

Habitat:

Suburban garden

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3 Comments

KarenL
KarenL 10 years ago

Photo added of the spider with prey.

KarenL
KarenL 10 years ago

Yes, I was pretty excited to find this one Jemma!

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 10 years ago

lovely spot! Nice to see one from London. Wonder if Enid Blyton ever saw one....

KarenL
Spotted by
KarenL

London Borough of Bromley, England, United Kingdom

Spotted on Jul 1, 2013
Submitted on Jul 1, 2013

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