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The Latrodectus Theridiidae
The Latrodectus Theridiidae
Theridiidae
The scientific name for the black widow spider is Latrodectus mactans,
which belongs to the family Theridiidae. These spiders are venomous,
with the females being more dangerous than the males due to their
larger size and more potent venom. While their venom can be harmful
to humans, black widow spiders generally only bite in self-defense and
will only do so if they feel threatened.