4,438 observationsLeast Concern
Northern Black Widow
Latrodectus variolus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Araneae ›Family: Theridiidae ›Genus: Latrodectus
About
Latrodectus variolus, the northern black widow spider or northern widow, is a medically important spider species of the genus Latrodectus in the family Theridiidae. The population is closely related to the southern black widow, Latrodectus mactans, and the western black widow, Latrodectus hesperus, of the genus.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Northern Black Widow is Latrodectus variolus.
- Northern Black Widow belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Northern Black Widow belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Northern Black Widow belongs to the class Arachnida.
- Northern Black Widow belongs to the order Araneae.
- Northern Black Widow belongs to the family Theridiidae.
- Northern Black Widow belongs to the genus Latrodectus.