Steatoda nobilis, a false widow on the rise: a synthesis of past and current distribution trends

The Noble False Widow, Steatoda nobilis (Thorell, 1875) (Araneae, Theridiidae), is, due to its relatively large size and potential medical importance, one of the most notable invasive spider species worldwide. Probably originating from the Canary Islands and Madeira, the species is...

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Main Authors: Tobias Bauer, Stephan Feldmeier, Henrik Krehenwinkel, Carsten Wieczorrek, Nils Reiser, Rainer Breitling
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pensoft Publishers 2019-02-01
Series:NeoBiota
Online Access:https://neobiota.pensoft.net/article/31582/