The species was first discovered in Britain more than 140 years ago (Photo: Shutterstock)Spider bites from noble false widow spiders could be so severe that it could lead to hospitalisation, a new study has found. False widow spiders becoming more prevalentSign up to our daily newsletter The i newsletter cut through the noise Sign up Thanks for signing up! The noble false widow originates from Madeira and the Canary Islands, and is similar in appearance to the deadly black widow, although they are significantly less dangerous. Scientists claim the false widow now has the potential to become one of the world’s most invasive species of spider. In parts of Britain and Ireland, the noble false widow has become one of the most common species of spider found in and around urban habitats.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 01, 2021 10:30 UTC