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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 22, 2025
Last Observed: October 04, 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 22, 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

The black widow made it's home in the tunnel connecting the grassland biome and the lakeshore biome [IMG:species_f762b2efc7274a2da5a380f82d214a64.png]

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….