🌿Native Nature

Southern Black Widow

Latrodectus mactans

Taxonomy

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

About

Latrodectus mactans, known as southern black widow or simply black widow, and the shoe-button spider, is a highly venomous species of spider in the genus Latrodectus. The females are well known for their distinctive black and red coloring and for the fact that they will occasionally eat their mate after reproduction. The species is native to North America. The venom is seldom fatal to healthy humans.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Southern Black Widow?
The scientific name of Southern Black Widow is Latrodectus mactans.
What kingdom does Southern Black Widow belong to?
Southern Black Widow belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Southern Black Widow belong to?
Southern Black Widow belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Southern Black Widow belong to?
Southern Black Widow belongs to the class Arachnida.
What order does Southern Black Widow belong to?
Southern Black Widow belongs to the order Araneae.
What family does Southern Black Widow belong to?
Southern Black Widow belongs to the family Theridiidae.
What genus does Southern Black Widow belong to?
Southern Black Widow belongs to the genus Latrodectus.