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Steatoda capensis

Introduced to Australia

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The Black Cobweb Spider

"Steatoda capensis" is a spider originating from South Africa. Its common names include the "black cobweb spider", "brown house spider", "cupboard spider" and due to its similarities to the katipō spider it is commonly known as the "false katipō" in New Zealand.

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Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Nov 2, 2025. Captured Oct 30, 2025 15:09.
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  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO200
  • 70mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.