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Southern Black Widow

Latrodectus mactans

A shy, web-spinning spider known for its glossy black body and red hourglass; helps control insect populations in sheltered habitats.

Species Data

First Recorded: June 23, 2025
Last Observed: July 19, 2025
Est. Population: 5
Record Created: June 30, 2025
Realm: Terrestrial
Main Biome: Lakeshore, Grassland
Trophic Role: Secondary Consumer (Carnivore)
Feeding Niche: Predator of small insects
Known Predators: None Known
Currently: Successfully
Population Size: 5
First Recorded: June 23, 2025
Reproduction Notes: 1 entries
Status: Vulnerable
Realm: Terrestrial
Main Biome: Lakeshore, Grassland
Population Size: 5
Conservation Notes: 1 entries
Total Comments: 1
Total Replies: 1
Latest Comment: July 13, 2025
Species Page: Southern Black Widow

General Notes

[2025-07-19 01:05]
Test note [2025-07-10 17:05] "Test note" The Black widow is still there. [2025-06-30 15:23] The black widow made it's home in the tunnel connecting the grassland biome and the lakeshore biome
Note illustration

No ecological notes recorded yet

Ecological observations and notes will appear here once added.

Reproduction Notes

Came in with a sac of eggs that hatched. Then the spider laid a second egg sac

Conservation Notes

Due to the unknown status of the offspring reaching adulthood, this species is considered vulnerable.

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Jay
July 13, 2025 at 01:43 AM
I just saw your moving video and you were talking the website so I decided to come check it out it looks very good so far and I hope to see more things added to the species list
Zach
July 17, 2025 at 01:37 PM
Same man! this is super impressive actually, makes me wish i could help out in anyway….