Orange-and-black Pear Spider

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Leucauge fastigata

Orange-and-black Pear Spider, a reference photo
Photo: Halenhardy · CC0 (licence)

Leucauge fastigata, the pear-shaped leucauge, is a species of spiders in the family Tetragnathidae (long-jawed orb weavers). Its native range extends from India to the Philippines and Sulawesi.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Orange-and-black Pear Spider 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

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Arachnida
Order
Araneae
Family
Tetragnathidae
Species
Leucauge fastigata

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