2,978 observations
Mediterranean false black widow
Steatoda paykulliana
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Araneae ›Family: Theridiidae ›Genus: Steatoda
About
Steatoda paykulliana is a species of false black widow spider in the tangle-web spiders family, native to the Mediterranean countries, Southern Europe and Western Asia. The species is named in honor of the Swedish naturalist Gustaf von Paykull (1757–1826).
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Mediterranean false black widow is Steatoda paykulliana.
- Mediterranean false black widow belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Mediterranean false black widow belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Mediterranean false black widow belongs to the class Arachnida.
- Mediterranean false black widow belongs to the order Araneae.
- Mediterranean false black widow belongs to the family Theridiidae.
- Mediterranean false black widow belongs to the genus Steatoda.