Black Widow Spider.
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Black Widow Spider. Class Arachnida Order Araneae Family Theridiidae Genus Latrodectus Range Common in the tropics and parts of North and South America. Habitat Dark, protected crevices. Size Females grow to 1.2 cm (0.5 in); males are smaller, with longer legs in proportion to their body. Feeding Habits Black widow spiders are carnivores; they feed on insects they catch in their webs. Offspring The female spider deposits up to 750 eggs in an egg sac. The eggs hatch after two to four weeks. Life Span About one to two years. Did You Know Black widows prefer to stay away from people--they only bite in defense. The black widow is the most poisonous spider in the United States. Only female black widows are dangerous to people. Contrary to popular belief, the female black widow spider usually does not kill her partner after mating. Microsoft ® Encarta ® 2009. © 1993-2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
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