Latrodectus

Latrodectus is a broadly distributed genus of spiders informally called the widow spiders, with several species that are commonly known as the true widows. This group is composed of those often called black widow spiders, brown widow spiders, and similar spiders.

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species of arachnid

species of arachnid

species of arachnid

species of arachnid

Katipō (pronounced or ; Latrodectus katipo) is a species of cobweb spider found only in New Zealand. It is one of many species in the genus Latrodectus and is most closely related to the Australian redback (L. hasseltii). It is venomous to humans, its bite being capable of producing the toxic syndrome latrodectism; symptoms include extreme pain and, potentially, hypertension or seizure. Bites are rare and antivenom is available in some hospitals. The female is in length; the male is . In the South Island and the lower half of the North Island the female has a distinct red stripe bordered in wh

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species of arachnid

species of venomous spider

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species of arachnid

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species of arachnid

species of arachnid

species of arachnid

species of arachnid

species of arachnid

species of arachnid

species of arachnid

species of arachnid

species of arachnid

species of arachnid

species of arachnid

species of arachnid

species of arachnid

Latrodectism () is the illness caused by the bite of Latrodectus spiders (the black widow spider and related species). Pain, muscle rigidity, vomiting, and sweating are the symptoms of latrodectism.

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