The false widow spiders (Steatoda spp.) form a group of species that ... Abdomen shape: Females have globular, shiny abdomens. Male abdomens are smaller and less rounded, but have clearer markings.

Male brown widow spiders live for six months to a year ... similar types of spiders not belonging to the same genus, such as the noble false widow and the false black widow.

False widow spider bites have been a hot topic in recent years ... A warm and dry autumn provides a longer season for many of the male spiders, who will roam around for longer rather than finding a ...

It was also was an eye-opener to see the mating behaviour of the false widow spider. For me, my favourite species has got to be the diving bell spider, which we see up close in the bathroom of the ...