🌿Native Nature

Redback Spider

Latrodectus hasselti

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Araneae ›Family: Theridiidae ›Genus: Latrodectus

About

The redback spider (Latrodectus hasseltii) is a species of highly venomous spider believed to originate in the South Australian or adjacent Western Australian deserts, but now found throughout Australia, Southeast Asia and New Zealand, with colonies elsewhere outside Australia. It is a member of the cosmopolitan genus Latrodectus, the widow spiders. The adult female is easily recognised by her spherical black body with a prominent red stripe on the upper side of her abdomen and an...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Redback Spider?
The scientific name of Redback Spider is Latrodectus hasselti.
What kingdom does Redback Spider belong to?
Redback Spider belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Redback Spider belong to?
Redback Spider belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Redback Spider belong to?
Redback Spider belongs to the class Arachnida.
What order does Redback Spider belong to?
Redback Spider belongs to the order Araneae.
What family does Redback Spider belong to?
Redback Spider belongs to the family Theridiidae.
What genus does Redback Spider belong to?
Redback Spider belongs to the genus Latrodectus.