Noble false widow spider captures bats in home attic
First time for any species of false widow spider to be recorded preying on mammals
Michel Dugon
Noble false widow bites can require hospital treatment, study finds
NUIG researchers say spider species is one of the most common in Ireland
Bite from noble false widow spider transmits antibiotic-resistant bacteria
NUI Galway team show infection arises when spider uses its fangs to bite
False widow spiders in Ireland more venomous than first believed
Research shows bite from invasive species has same toxins as deadly black widow
Alien killer spider eats native lizard in first recorded Irish case
False widow spider was found to have wrapped its prey in silk in south Dublin house
Ireland under attack from spiders that are wiping out native species
False widow bites can cause intensely painful swelling and feverishness in humans
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