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Latin name: Steatoda grossa
Size: Head and body length approximately 10mm.
Distribution: Found mainly in the southern half of the UK. Frequently found
at coastal areas, especially in south west England.
Months seen: All year round.
Habitat: Mainly found in houses and out buildings
Food: Small insects
Special features: The abdomen is a red-brown colour with a crescent shaped stripe at the front and three pale triangular spots along the top. These markings vary
from spider to spider - sometimes they're cream coloured (as above) and sometimes they're
a dull brown.
UK Safari Spider Section
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