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Scientists study invasive noble false widow spiders in New Zealand, tracking their spread and impact.
Scientists at Massey University are studying hotspots of the invasive noble false widow spider in New Zealand, detected in Porirua, Christchurch, Nelson, Waikato, and Northland.
The spider, known for its pale reddish color and white abdominal markings, is not aggressive but can bite in defense, causing pain, swelling, and potential complications including antibiotic-resistant infections.
Researchers are investigating how the spiders spread—possibly via windborne hatchlings—and assessing their origins and ecological impact.
Commonly found near homes under plants or in crevices, the spiders are most active at night.
Public reports via iNaturalist NZ are helping track their spread as part of an international effort to manage this invasive species.
Los científicos estudian arañas falsas viudas nobles invasoras en Nueva Zelanda, rastreando su propagación e impacto.