BLACK WIDOW SPIDERS (Latrodectus)
 Biology
- Length of females is about ½ inch and the males are ¼ inch long.
- Females are black.
- Red hourglass shaped marks are seen on the underside of the abdomen of the females.
Distribution/Habits
- Found throughout the world in temperate and tropical areas
- Outdoors and indoors; secluded protected sites under or inside logs, under dense shrubbery, under boards, in firewood piles, under furniture, behind and under any debris.
- Favorite places include barns, sheds, meter boxes, woodpiles, etc.
- If bitten, immediately call a physician or go to a hospital emergency room.
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