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a black widow spider with red eyes and long legs

Latrodectus is a genus of spider, in the family Theridiidae, that contains 31 recognized species. The common name widow spiders is sometimes applied to members of the genus due to the supposed habit of the female of eating the male after mating, although the males of most species are not usually eaten after mating, and can even go on to fertilize other females.[1] The black widow spiders are perhaps the best-known members of the genus. The injection of neurotoxic venom latrotoxin from these…

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four black widows on white background with clipping for each one's name

Photo about Spider, Black Widow, Red back, female various views isolated on white. Image of widow, background, venomous - 37250712

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