Fifth Case of Redback Spider Confirmed in Akita Prefecture; Found Inside a Public Telephone Booth in Odate City; Do Not Touch with Bare Hands
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Akita Prefecture announced on the 6th that it had confirmed the presence of one redback spider, a designated invasive species, in Odate City. This is the fifth confirmed case in the prefecture, and the third since August of this year. No other individuals, eggs, or nests were found. According to the prefecture, five individuals were found in Odate City…
This is the fifth confirmed sighting of a redback spider in Akita Prefecture. On the 5th, a female redback spider, a designated invasive species that can potentially harm ecosystems and humans, was found inside a public telephone booth in Odate City. Female redback spiders are characterized by red markings on their abdomen and back, and are venomous; a bite can cause pain and itching. This is the fifth confirmed sighting in the prefecture, follo…
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