A male northern black widow spider (Latrodectus variolus) in Big Bend National Park, TX, USA
by Alan Cressler

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A male northern black widow spider (Latrodectus variolus) in Big Bend National Park, TX, USA
by Alan Cressler
Phinda button spider, Latrodectus umbukwane, Theridiidae
This widow spider was confirmed as a new species in 2019 and so far is found only in South Africa’s Phinda reserve. It is believed to be the largest member of the widow genus.
Photographed in South African by hrodulf
My pet black widow, shortly after feeding
female and male Western Black Window (Latrodectus hesperus), Northern California
Your black widow ID made me realize that was the exact spider that crawled out of my drain while I was doing dishes.
DRAIN SPIDER!!!
In my family, I'm the one who removes spiders from the house (alive).
Here's a really gorgeous Black Widow for you...
South American Black Widow (Latrodectus curacaviensis), family Theridiidae, found in the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean and South America
photograph by Renato Brito
photograph by Robin James
If so "unloveable" how come she literally has a love heart on her?
She is just baby
We describe a new species of widow spider (Araneae, Theridiidae, Latrodectus) from the Andean region. DNA barcode sequences are provided. Th
I helped describe a new species of Andean widow spider!
This was a rare occurence where an arthropod had a common name before a scientific one. Locals call it "la lucacha," so we are pleased to formally introduce "Latrodectus lucacha" to the scientific community.
When in Central Florida... ❤️
None other than the endemic Latrodectus bishopi, the Red Widow, tending the next generation of gorgeous leggy creatures.