In this family we can find two genera (Dysdera and Harpactea) with both two species in NW-Europe. These spiders vary in size between 5 and 14 mm and have an elongated body.
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they also have six eyes. It is a sinister looking spider with two enormous fangs. The spiders spent the day under stones, especially stones that are warmed by the sun, in a silken cell in which the female spider lays her eggs. It is an active runner. Dysdera crocata is a cosmopolitan in the United States and usually found around buildings. She is aggressive and will defend herself very quickly. Because her fangs are long and she has strong jaws her bite can penetrating human skin. This can be painful like the prick of a needle. Dysdera has a prey specialisation in woodlice. |
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Genus Dysdera
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| Dysdera crocata female | Dysdera crocata male |
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| Dysdera crocata | Dysdera sp. (Soubès, FR) |
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| Dysdera erythrina | Dysdera erythrina jaws |
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| Dysdera crocata jaws |
Ed Nieuwenhuys, 11 may 2022
25 july 2020, 1 december 2008, May 17, 2003.
