False Black Widow Spider
Steatoda capensis
photographed by M. Harvey
The False Widow Spider like many spiders in the genus ‘Steatoda’ are mistaken often mistaken for the rather deadly Black Widow Spider. Despite their resemblance to the infamous black widow spider, this species has a rather harmless bite. This species is known in many a name like ‘cupboard spider’, the ‘dark comb-footed spider’, as well as the ‘brown house spider’ in Australia. They do not jump, but rather, build their own web and wait patiently for their prey to fall a trap in it.
Genus: Steatoda resemblance to the dangerous black widow spider is but a mimicry that they use as a weapon to defend themselves from predators.
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Scott and Di welcome you to their beautiful country store that they have owned for over 30 years. Nestled in the heart of Porongurup, in the South West of Western Australia. Built in 1937, it has scenic gardens, play areas for your kids and pets, a large organic vegie patch, old fashioned gifts, delicious meals and a comfy range of affordable accommodation. If you stay for a while, you might be lucky enough to be visited by a family of resident kangaroos. It is run on strong environmental principals and we use fresh vegetables and fruit from our organic garden in our meals.
The site is also home to the original Porongurup Post Office which can be found at the rear of the shop. Open daily from 8am to 5pm this store has everything you could need – groceries, drinks, fuel, gas, locally handcrafted products, toys and much more. https://porongurupinn.com.au/about-porongurup-inn-shop-tearooms/ |
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We acknowledge the Minang and Koreng people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and live. We pay our respects to the Elders, past, present, and emerging and to the wider Noongar community.
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