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The Black Widow spider is the most poisonous spider in North America, but only the adult female.
The female Black Widow is easy to recognize (if you care to get that close) by the red hourglass shape on the underneath part of her abdomen. She has a shiny black body with various types of red markings on the top, depending on the species. There are about five species of Black Widow Spiders in North America.
The black widow will grow to about 8-10mm.
Black Widows will lay up to 400 eggs at a time, but they are known to be cannibals, which means that they will eat each other. The Black Widow has unfairly earned a bad reputation for wanting to eat her mate. She will only eat her mate when she mistakes him for a meal!
The silk of this spider is known to be the strongest of all silk. The Black Widow spider does not spin the pretty webs, instead she will spin the thick jumbles looking cobweb. These webs catch beetles, flies, grasshoppers, moths and other spiders.
These spiders, although a little scary, have enemies, as well. A few wasps can sting and paralyze, before eating the Black Widow. She is also a favorite food of the Praying Mantis. Some birds will eat these spiders but could end up with an upset stomach from her poisons. The bright red markings on her belly will warn possible predators that she is a nasty meal.
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Are there black widows in Santa Rosa?
yes
What are Black Widows enemies?
Many, depending on the circumstance. Frogs, salamanders, lizards, birds, and snakes have been known to eat Black Widows and vice versa.
Can orb spiders kill black widows?
yes
Are jumping spiders endangered?
black widows are not endangerd.
Where do black widows live in Australia?
in australia
When was Ventura Black Widows created?
Ventura Black Widows was created in 2008.
When was Spokane Black Widows created?
Spokane Black Widows was created in 2010.
When was Black Widows of Liverpool born?
Black Widows of Liverpool was born in 1829.
Are there black widows in Michigan?
Yes, Black widows can live anywhere in the U.S.
When did Black Widows of Liverpool die?
Black Widows of Liverpool died in 1884.
What with all the black widows this year?
Black widows are out of season, and with no hunters, their population skyrockets.
Why do the female black widows kill male black widows?
To feed the hatch lings
What are the black widows external features?
Black widows external features are, they are black with a red hour glass on its back.
Do black widows eat pizza?
They do not. They eat their mate. Black Widows are poisonous, so be careful!
Are female black widows aggressive?
Female black widows are the spiders you'd see in pictures of black widows. The males are much smaller, do not even look like black widows, and are not dangerous. The females can be deadly but you'd have to really disturb one to get bitten. They're not like bees.
Are black widows omnivores?
No
Are black widows asexuel?
no
