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Black Widow Spider (Latrodectus)
Prevalence : Widespread |
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Appearance
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Female is 1/2 inch long; shiny black, with hourglass-shaped red mark on
underside of abdomen. |
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Habits :
Can be found almost anywhere,
indoors or out; prefer to build their nests close to the ground. |
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Diet :
Insects trapped in web made by
female. |
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Reproduction
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Contrary to popular belief, female is
usually unsuccessful in any attempt to eat male after mating; 300 to 400
eggs are laid in silken cocoon, hatch in about ten days. |
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Other Information
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Black widows are not aggressive, and will
not bite unless provoked; bites are poisonous, but rarely fatal; if
bitten, seek medical attention. |
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