Parawixia bistriata

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Parawixia bistriata, a reference photo
Photo: Pablo H Capovilla · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Parawixia bistriata is a spider species found mainly in South America. It is known to have social foraging behavior. Due to its complex social system, it can live in habitats with various resource levels. Recently, its social behavior has been well-studied. Also, this species can collectively change its web structure in response to changes in prey type. They live collectively in web systems and thrive in both dry and wet climates. The size of its body is very small, typically 2 cm (0.8 in) long.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Parawixia bistriata 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Arachnida
Order
Araneae
Family
Araneidae
Species
Parawixia bistriata

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