FACT FILE - 011
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Family
Theridiidae |
Species
Latrodectus hasselti
Thorell, 1870
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Body Length
Female: 10mm
Male: 3mm |
Habitat
Builds an untidy sticky web, often around rubbish left in a garden. |
Toxicity
Extremely venomous. Can cause death or serious illness, especially in young children and frail adults (ref: Ron Atkison at USQ) |
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Female redback
Ventral view showing book lungs, epigyne and spinnerets.
Male.
Male.
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