New Venomous Spider Species Discovered in Portugal
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The appearance in Porto of the Chilean recluse spider (Loxosceles laeta) has sparked the alarms of experts in this type of species. It is an unexpected presence of several specimens on European soil. The finding, confirmed this Wednesday by researchers from the University of Porto and collected by Euronews, marks the first verified record of this species in the Iberian Peninsula. La Loxosceles laeta, also known as corner spider, is native to Sou…
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the first record in Portugal of the Chilean spider-recluse, whose bite can cause serious damage to the skin. The discovery of two Portuguese bi logos also marks the debut of the spr cie in Pen nsula Ib rica.
Loxosceles laeta, or recluse-Chilean spider, was discovered by the first in the Iberian Peninsula - more specifically in Porto. Researchers explain, however, that the probability of people crossing with the species or being bitten "is reduced".
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