Noble False Widow
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Noble False Widow
steatoda nobilis
The Noble False Widow is a fascinating spider known for its shiny, dark body and unique web designs! Kids can learn about how it helps keep gardens healthy by catching pests.
Habitat: They live in gardens, homes, and wooded areas across Europe.
Appearance
The Noble False Widow has a shiny black or dark brown body with distinct cream or white markings on its round abdomen, often resembling a skull or anchor shape. Its legs are dark brown, making it visually different from many other common house spiders.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassArachnidaOrderAraneaeFamilyTheridiidaeGenusSteatoda
Category
InvertebrateRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
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Interesting facts
Its bite is rarely worse than a bee or wasp sting for most people!
Its spooky 'skull' pattern on its back makes it look extra mysterious!
These spiders can live for several years, super long for a house spider!
They are amazing travellers, from islands near Africa, now found worldwide!
Special abilities
Ability
Silk Weaver
Noble False Widow can spin messy, tangled webs because of specialized silk glands that help them trap unsuspecting prey.
Ability
Venomous Bite
Noble False Widow has a mild venom that helps them quickly subdue their insect meals before they can escape.
Ability
Egg Protector
Noble False Widow can guard its spherical egg sacs, helping to keep its babies safe from danger.
Measurements & details
- Length Cm
- 1 cm
- Leg Span Cm
- 2.5 cm
- Weight G
- 0.1 g
- Lifespan Years
- 3 years
- Clutch Size
- 100
- Venom Potency Rank
- 2
Diet & Feeding
These fierce hunters mostly eat other insects and spiders they catch in their sticky webs.
Primary Foods
- Flies
- Beetles
- Moths
- Woodlice
- Other Spiders
Foraging Method
- Ambush
Ecological connections
hunts
House Fly
Musca domestica
traps this common pest in its sticky web.
hunts
Common House Spider
Parasteatoda tepidariorum
preys on other spiders, even similar-sized ones.
eaten by
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
can become a meal for hungry birds.
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Camouflaged
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
Carnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Venomous
Venomous organisms produce toxins that are injected into another animal, typically through a bite or sting.
Also known as
False Widow SpiderNoble WidowSteatoda Spider
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not touch or disturb any spider; admire them from a distance!
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Noble False Widow?
1 cm
How big is Noble False Widow?
2.5 cm
How much does Noble False Widow weigh?
0.1 g
How long does Noble False Widow live?
3 years
What does Noble False Widow eat?
These fierce hunters mostly eat other insects and spiders they catch in their sticky webs.
Where is Noble False Widow usually found?
They live in gardens, homes, and wooded areas across Europe.
How does Noble False Widow hunt?
Ambush
How many eggs does Noble False Widow lay?
100
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