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Epic Encounter! The FALSE WIDOW Spider and the STEATODA GROSSA in a Battle of STRATEGY

Epic Encounter! The FALSE WIDOW Spider and the STEATODA GROSSA in a Battle of STRATEGY

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0:06:21
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2025-03-18 17:11:46 7mo 14d ago
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The Steatoda paykulliana, known as the false widow spider, belongs to the Theridiidae family. Its dark body with reddish markings gives it a resemblance to the black widow, though its venom, while potent, is not as dangerous. It is an agile and strategic predator, capable of invading other spiders’ webs to steal prey and even engage in territorial battles. Steatoda grossa The Steatoda grossa is a skilled web weaver that thrives in dark, undisturbed spaces. Its messy yet highly effective web allows it to capture unsuspecting insects. Though less aggressive than the paykulliana, its larger size gives it an advantage in certain encounters. This species plays a key role in pest control in urban environments. #Science #Education #Nature #Spiders