A Black Widow Spider

Female black widow spiders have a shiny black body with the well known hourglass shape on their abdomens in red red orange or yellow.

A black widow spider. They are considered the most venomous spiders in north america. Black widow spiders are reclusive and not aggressive. But color variations and markings vary depending on the species. They ll never seek you out to bite you.

These states include new jersey delaware and maryland. Black widows are notorious spiders identified by the colored hourglass shaped mark on their abdomens. Black widow spiders are generally not aggressive. Black widow spiders are arachnids that are known for the females unique appearance and tendency to eat their mates.

The black widow spider latrodectus spp is a spider notorious for its neurotoxic venom a toxin that acts specifically on nerve cells. The black widow spider is a large widow spider found throughout the world and commonly associated with urban habitats or agricultural areas. Several species answer to the name and they are found in temperate regions around the world. This spider can also travel as far north as massachusetts during the april may mating season and can be found in connecticut during late summer.

Black widow spiders prefer to nest near the ground in dark and undisturbed areas usually in small holes produced by animals or around construction openings or wood piles. The spider frequently hangs upside down near the centre of its web and waits for insects to blunder in and get stuck. Indoor nests are in dark undisturbed places such as under desks or furniture or in a basement. Instead they only bite in self defense or when they feel threatened.