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: 2025-06-22 00:00:00

Last Observed: 2025-10-30 00:00:00

Est. Population: 9

Record Created: 2025-06-30 00:00:00

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: 9

First Recorded: 2025-06-22 00:00:00

Reproduction Notes: 1 entries

Status: Removed Species

Realm: Terrestrial

Main Biome: Lakeshore, Grassland

Population Size: 9

Conservation Notes: 1 entries

General Notes

[11/2/2025 9:03:27 AM]

Two known individuals are still within miniBIOTA. These two are being tracked for now.

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

[10/30/2025 4:08:38 PM]

I've begun to remove this species from miniBIOTA. As of today, there are 2 known individuals still needing removal.

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.