Ladybird Spider

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Theridula gonygaster

Ladybird Spider, a reference photo
Photo: Kaldari · CC0 (licence)

Theridula gonygaster is a species of cobweb spider in the family Theridiidae. It is found in Central and South America, Caribbean, has been introduced into SW Europe, the Congo, Madagascar, Seychelles, China, and Japan.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Ladybird 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
Theridiidae
Species
Theridula gonygaster

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