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New venomous spider species found in Portugal

Euronews · Jul 1, 2026, 7:04 AM

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The discovery of the Chilean recluse spider (Loxosceles laeta) in Porto is the first record of this venomous species in Iberia. Researchers say its discreet behaviour means the risk to the public is low.

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