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Nesticodes rufipes
Red House Spider
Nesticodes rufipes, commonly known as the Red House Spider, is a cobweb spider in the family Theridiidae and the sole species in its genus. It has been introduced globally and is found on multiple continents including North America, South America, and oceanic islands. The species has been studied extensively for its predatory behavior, exhibiting a type II functional response to prey density. Research indicates that habitat complexity significantly affects its predation efficiency, with reduced capture rates in more complex environments due to prey refuge availability.