Giant spider horrified by Gärtner: Is it the largest in Europe?

Giant spider horrified by Gärtner: Is it the largest in Europe?

In an unexpected turn, a nursery owner discovered in West Sussex, England, the "largest spider in Europe" when a delivery from Olives from Spanish Córdoba arrived. The poisonous Andalusian funeral network spider (Macrothele Calpeiiana), an impressive specimen of this species, became visibly active, while the man worked with his forklift. The discovery of the spider caused excitement, especially after the image of the Arachnid surprise was shared on Facebook. Oe24.at reported .

The Andalusian funeral network spider, known for its aggressive nature, is widespread in the southern part of Europe, especially in Spain and Portugal. This type of spider is recognized among the European spiders as one of the largest and their bites can cause circulatory problems in humans, which makes them a serious representative among European spiders. The species is touched that it is the only spinning species that is under protection in Europe because its habitat is becoming more and more disappearing. As wikipedia , the species is limited to the areas of the Iberian peninsula and certain parts of Italy and usually lives in shady forests.

The physical appearance of the females, which can reach a body length of up to 34.7 millimeters, is particularly striking while the males are smaller. The behavior of these spiders is shaped by natural curiosity, and they build artistic funnel networks to catch prey. Despite the painful bite that you can hand over if you are threat, you are less dangerous compared to other species such as the Australian Sydney Dericher Network spider. The discovery of the spider in England raises questions about their spread and adaptability in new areas, and yet their threats remain due to the loss of their habitat.