Black Widow Spider
Written By : Malaya Brabson
Scientific Name: Latrodectus hesperus
Normal Habitat :
Biome type dark , damp , habitat . It is most often found outside , but can be found inside dark places inside dwellings such as sheds ,garages ,closets etc.
Geographical Home
The Black Widow Spiders are found in many areas of the United States , but they are most common in the South.
Appearance
Black Widows are identified by red hourglass marking on the underside of their abdomens . Black Widows are shiny black in color . Most black widow spiders' bodies are 3 to 10 mm in size . Females are larger than males and can measure 13mm in body length.
Feedings habitats
Black widow spiders usually eat small insects such as mosquitoes , grasshoppers ,and snakes , caught in the web.
Life Cycle
Black widow mating occurs . in some cases , black widow females consume males after mating , feeding on them as sources of nutrients needed for egg fertilization . Female black widow spiders can produce several egg sacs in summer months . These sacs are tightly woven , silken cups and are protected fiercely by the female until they hatch.