False widow

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Found across Europe (4 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Eklem bacaklılar)

Class

Arachnida (Örümceğimsiler)

Order

Araneae (Örümcek)

Family

Theridiidae

Genus

Steatoda

Species

Steatoda bipunctata (False widow)

Names in Other Languages

German Fettspinne

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Steatoda nobilis

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Steatoda triangulosa

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of False widow?

The scientific name of False widow is Steatoda bipunctata. It belongs to the genus Steatoda.

What is the conservation status of False widow?

False widow (Steatoda bipunctata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does False widow live?

False widow is found in Found across Europe (4 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does False widow belong to?

False widow (Steatoda bipunctata) belongs to the genus Steatoda, which is part of the taxonomic family Theridiidae.

Is False widow endangered?

No, False widow (Steatoda bipunctata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does False widow belong to?

False widow (Steatoda bipunctata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of False widow?

The closest relatives of False widow in the genus Steatoda include cobweb spiders, Cobweb weaver, Triangulate Bud Spider.