Black Cobweb Spider (species: Steatoda capensis) in Ku-ring-gai native flora and fauna (Gaia Guide)
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Steatoda capensis
Black Cobweb Spider


©Bryce McQuillan: Black Cobweb Spider (Steatoda capensis)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Arthropoda
Class Arachnida
Order Araneae
Family Theridiidae
Genus Steatoda
Species Steatoda capensis

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Distinguishing features

It is a small spider, usually an all-over shiny black it may have a small bright red, orange, or yellow patch near the tip of the abdomen along with a crescent shaped band near the front of the abdomen. (Wikipedia)

Size

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

It is a spider originating from South Africa. Common throughout Southern Africa, it has been introduced into other countries and is now present in Australia and throughout New Zealand. (Wikipedia)

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Danger

  • mild discomfort - It is thought that in some instances it can bite humans. Bites can be quite painful and can cause a general malaise for about a day. (Wikipedia)