Black Widow Spider (latrodectus) usually grows 1.3cm - 3.8cm (0.5in - 1.5in). Black Widow Spider inhabits urban, temperate forest and woodland. It has a shell skin type. The preferred food type is carnivore.
Facts about black widow spiders
Name | Black Widow Spider |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Size | 1.3cm - 3.8cm (0.5in - 1.5in) |
Diet | Carnivore |
Genus | Latrodectus |
Order | Araneae |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Common Name | Black widow spider |
Average Litter Size | 250 |
Main Prey | Insects, woodlice, beetles |
Predators | Wasp, birds, small mammals |
Colour | Brown, black, red, yellow |
Family | Theridiidae |
Distinctive Features | Sharp fangs and shiny black and red body |
Habitat | Urban, temperate forest and woodland |
Phylum | Arthropoda |
Class | Arachnida |
Number of Species | 3 |
Scientific Name | Latrodectus |
Skin Type | Shell |