Micrathena pichincha is a species of orb-weaver spider in the family Araneidae. It is endemic to Ecuador.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Micrathena pichincha 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
- Micrathena spinosa
- Micrathena sexspinosa
- Micrathena raimondi
- Micrathena brevipes
- Micrathena decorata
- Micrathena vigorsi
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Araneidae
- Genus
- Micrathena
- Species
- Micrathena pichincha
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