Amaurobius similis is a species of spider in the family Amaurobiidae. It is one of at least two common spiders found in houses known as lace-webbed spiders. The specific name similis is based on its similarity to the species Amaurobius fenestralis. Both are often found near windows, hence the specific name of A. fenestralis.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Lace-Weaver 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
- Amaurobius fenestralis
- Amaurobius erberi
- Callobius bennetti
- Callobius pictus
- Callobius claustrarius
- Amaurobius ferox
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Amaurobiidae
- Genus
- Amaurobius
- Species
- Amaurobius similis
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