Theridion varians is a species of cobweb spider in the family Theridiidae. It is found in North America, Europe, North Africa, Turkey, Caucasus, a range from Russia (Europe to Siberia), Central Asia, and China.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Theridion varians 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
- Rugathodes sexpunctatus
- Yunohamella lyrica
- Theridion murarium
- Platnickina tincta
- Theridion californicum
- Kochiura attrita
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Theridiidae
- Genus
- Theridion
- Species
- Theridion varians
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