Where are black widows?

Answer 1

"Black Widow" is the common name of some Spiders in the genus Latrodectus. They are easily identified by the red hourglass marking on their abdomens. The black widows are highly venomous, and can be fatal to humans.

Answer 2

The "black widow" is a name for the genus Latrodectus, 32 species of spider that are found in various regions around the world. They are known for the tendency of the female to consume the male after mating. Some species are dangerously venomous.

The species Latrodectus mactans is native to warm regions of the US. The species Latrodectus hesperus is native to the western US, northern Mexico, and southwestern Canada. The species Latrodectus variolus is found in the northern US and southern Canada.

They have a red hourglass shape on their bellies and red spots on their tops. The "red widow" of Florida has a red bar marking instead.

Answer 3

Black widows can be found in temperate regions around the world, including North and South America, Europe, Australia, and parts of Asia and Africa. They prefer dark, secluded places such as woodpiles, rock crevices, and cluttered spaces where they can build their messy, irregular webs to catch prey.