The spider genus Steatoda, in the family Theridiidae, includes about 120 recognized species, distributed around the world (including many cosmopolitan species which are found among …

Steatoda grossa, commonly known as the cupboard spider, the dark comb-footed spider, the brown house spider (in Australia), or the false widow or false black widow (though several …

False widows - species in the genus Steatoda - are sometimes confused for black widow spiders - species in the genus Latrodectus - and are mistakenly thought to be as dangerous. Both …

Sep 12, 2020 · The Steatoda grossa, commonly called the false black widow spider or cupboard spider can be found throughout the United States. It is from the family of Theridiidae, the same …

Steatoda nobilis is a spider in the genus Steatoda, known in the United Kingdom as the noble false widow, [1] [2] as it superficially resembles and is frequently mistaken for the black widow …

Steatoda spiders play a crucial role in controlling the population of pests in their habitats. They prey on woodlice, cockroaches, ladybugs, crickets, and even other spiders, including the black …

Jun 20, 2024 · 20 species and one subspecies according to the World Spider Catalog. Several species historically placed in this genus (such as S. americana and pulchra) have been moved …

The false widow spiders (Steatoda spp.) form a group of species that, because of their general resemblance to the much more notorious black widow spiders (Latrodectus spp.), can cause …

The spider genus Steatoda, in the family Theridiidae, includes over 120 recognized species, distributed around the world (including many cosmopolitan species which are found among …

False widow spiders belong to the genus Steatoda and the term is most often used in reference to three species found in association with or near buildings and gardens, Steatoda bipunctata, …