Context In recent years, the Noble false widow spider Steatoda nobilis (Thorell, 1875) has
expanded its range globally and may represent a potential threat to native ecosystems and …

The false widow spider Steatoda nobilis is associated with bites which develop bacterial
infections that are sometimes unresponsive to antibiotics. These could be secondary …

The noble false widow spider Steatoda nobilis originates from the Macaronesian
archipelago and has expanded its range globally. Outside of its natural range, it may have a …

Spider species across 27 families have been recorded naturally preying upon vertebrates.
Intricate three-dimensional webs, predation strategies, and potent neurotoxic venom allow …

The noble false widow spider Steatoda nobilis continues to expand its range globally with
possible implications for public health and native species. Of the European Union list of 66 …

As the Noble false widow spider Steatoda nobilis (Thorell 1875) continues to expand its
range across Europe, Asia and the Americas, its potential as an invasive species has not yet …

The widow spiders of the genus Latrodectus (Araneae: Theridiidae) have a well-
documented global medical significance due to the potent venom many of them possess …

Venom compositions include complex mixtures of toxic proteins that evolved to
immobilize/dissuade organisms by disrupting biological functions. Venom production is …

Noble false widow spiders are sexually dimorphic, with males typically no larger than 1-cm
long and females up to 1.4-cm long. They have a dark brown to black thorax and brown …

The Red-bellied Jumping Spider (Philaeus chrysops (Poda, 1761)), is a medium-sized
palearctic species (7-12 mm body length) of jumping spider (family Salticidae). Males are …