Latrodectus mactans
Southern Black Widow
A shy, web-spinning spider known for its glossy black body and red hourglass; helps control insect populations in sheltered habitats.
- Common Name
- Southern Black Widow
- Scientific Name
- Latrodectus mactans
- Realm
- Terrestrial
- Biome
- Lakeshore, Lowland Meadow
- Date First Introduced
- June 22, 2025
Section Notes
A shy, web-spinning spider known for its glossy black body and red hourglass; helps control insect populations in sheltered habitats.
- Current Estimated Population
- 0
- Population Status
- Removed
- Date Last Observed
- October 30, 2025
Section Notes
[11/2/2025] Two known individuals are still within miniBIOTA. These two are being tracked for now.
[10/30/2025] I've begun to remove this species from miniBIOTA. As of today, there are 2 known individuals still needing removal.
The black widow made it's home in the tunnel connecting the grassland biome and the lakeshore biome
Came in with a sac of eggs that hatched. Then the spider laid a second egg sac
- Trophic Level
- Secondary Consumer
- Feeding Niche / Method
- Active Predator
- Dietary Inputs
- Predator of small insects
- Known Predators
- None Known
Classification Pending
PendingThis section will expand as more information is documented for this species.
- System Reproduction Status
- Confirmed Breeding
- Growth Rate
- Rapid/Invasive
Section Notes
Came in with a sac of eggs that hatched. Then the spider laid a second egg sac
Classification Pending
PendingThis section will expand as more information is documented for this species.
Biomes This Species Lives In
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