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This is one of the so-called "false widow" spiders, though significantly smaller than the "noble false widow" Steatoda nobilis. It is similar in appearance and habitat to its larger cousin, but its body size (in females) is up to about 7 mm, compared to 14 mm for Steatoda nobilis. Also, it has a less defined patern on its abdomen, although the white horseshoe motif is still present. The features in the micrographs should be compared with those of Steatoda nobilis and Steatoda grossa. The image is of a preserved specimen of a male, showing its characteristic pedipalps as well as the horseshoe band on its abdomen. |
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