THERIDIIDAE - RED HOUSE SPIDER

FACT FILE - 296

Family

Theridiidae

Species

Nesticodes rufipes
(Lucas, 1846)

Body Length

Female: 7mm
Male: 3mm

Habitat

A small tangled web in dark corners, often around flowerpots and under garden furniture.

Toxicity

May be capable of causing some localised pain. A shy spider, non aggressive. Being bitten would be accidental.

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redhouse

Female.

redhouse

Female.