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False Widow spider ?

Steatoda nobilis ??

Photo by RCinCornwall
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Field Notes

Description:

Shiny bodied spider with dark

Habitat:

Seen on a wooden fence bordering the carpark in this village, while waiting for the 2012 Olympic flame to come past.

Species ID Suggestions

Triangular Sheet Web Spider

steatoda triangulosa

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JanineLingTurner
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Comments (2)
JanineLingTurner
As karen says, this spider has very little potential, perhaps a little fright if found in your bed! would you please consider adding this spotting to The U.K Arthropod Survey as it would be an interesting contribution,Thanks! http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/46496125
KarenL
This species is not venomous to humans. Please consider adding this to the new Spiders of the British Isles mission http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/29779008

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Spiders of the British Isles
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The U.K Arthropod Survey

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PublishedMarch 23, 2013

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