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Steatoda paykulliana Female Steatoda paykulliana. (Found: Fig tree bay Protaras Cyprus. Aug 2009 ) Female Steatoda paykulliana, side view. (Found: Fig tree bay Protaras Cyprus. Aug 2009 ) Another female Steatoda paykulliana. (Found: Fig tree bay Protaras Cyprus. Aug 2009 ) Female Steatoda paykulliana from below. (Found: Fig tree bay Protaras Cyprus. Aug 2009 ) Female Steatoda paykulliana, about 3,5 mm. (Found: Fig tree bay Protaras Cyprus. Aug 2009 )

Facts: Family: Theridiidae Scientific name: Steatoda paykulliana Common name: False widow The False widow, Steatoda paykulliana, can actually be dangerous to some mammals, but not for humans, it seems.

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