Latrodectus erythromelas is a species of venomous spider of the genus Latrodectus, commonly called widow spiders. It is native to India and Sri Lanka.[1]
| Latrodectus erythromelas | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Theridiidae |
| Genus: | Latrodectus |
| Species: | L. erythromelas
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| Binomial name | |
| Latrodectus erythromelas Schmidt & Klaas, 1991
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Description
editFemale is larger than male, and the average total length is about 8.8 mm (0.35 in). Eyes are black, where eye region dark with blackish-red margins. The blackish carapace is much rounded and covered with fine hairs. The cephalothorax is also black and also covered with fine hair. On the dorsal surface of the cephalothorax, there is a prominent red stripe.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Latrodectus erythromelas Schmidt & Klaas, 1991". World Spider Catalog. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
- ^ "Latrodectus erythromelas". India Biodiversity Portal. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
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