Latrodectus corallinus
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| Latrodectus corallinus (Abalos, 1980) |
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[edit] Description
Latrodectus corallinus is a species of widow spider native to Argentina. It is approximately 12mm in size, and is primarily black with large, red markings on its abdomen, as well as a red, square-like ring under its abdomen.
[edit] Habitats
Latrodectus corallinus, like its American cousins, are found both outdoors as well as in, and is commonly found in agricultural fields.
[edit] Habits
Latordectus corallinus, like most species of Latrodectus, are not aggressive. The peak time of activity for Latrodectus corallinus is between the months of December and March (Southern Hemisphere).
[edit] Venom/Treatment
The venom of Latrodectus corallinus is neurotoxic, and is accompianied with muscular contractions, pain, and sweating. Bites are treated with antivenom and painkillers.
[edit] Image Links
- Side view of Latrodectus corallinus (Please note, the site hosting the picture is in German.)
- Underside of Latrodectus corallinus (Good view of square-like ring on underside of abdomen.)
[edit] References
- http://www.patrimonionatural.com/ceam/html/info_peligros.html (Please note, site is in Spanish.)
