South American Toothed Hacklemesh Weaver

Metaltella simoni is a species of spider, native to South America (Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina), and introduced into the United States and Canada.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of South American Toothed Hacklemesh Weaver 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 ferox
• Amaurobius erberi
• Callobius claustrarius
• Anachemmis linsdalei

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Arachnida

Order

Araneae

Family

Desidae

Genus

Metaltella

Species

Metaltella simoni

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