Black Laceweaver (Amaurobius ferox)

Black Laceweaver, a reference photo — Photo: AJC ajcann.wordpress.com from UK · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Amaurobius ferox, sometimes known as the black lace-weaver, is a common nocturnal spider belonging to the family Amaurobiidae and genus Amaurobius.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Black Laceweaver being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Metaltella simoni
Amaurobius erberi
Callobius claustrarius
Callobius bennetti
Amaurobius similis

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Family: Amaurobiidae
Genus: Amaurobius
Species: Amaurobius ferox

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