Macro of a False Widow Spider - Steatoda nobilis
Steatoda nobilis is a spider in the genus Steatoda, known in the United Kingdom as the noble false widow as it superficially resembles and is frequently mistaken for the black widow and other spiders in the genus Latrodectus. It is often referred to as the false widow, although "false widow" is a more general term applied to a wider group of species with this resemblance. It is a moderately medically significant spider, with most bites resulting in symptoms similar to a bee or wasp sting. Some bites may cause more significant harm, partly due to pathogenic bacteria from the spiders.
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