The redback spider (Latrodectus hasselti), also known as the Australian black widow, [2][3][4] is a species of highly venomous spider believed to originate in Australia but now, Southeast Asia and New Zealand, it has also been found in packing crates in the United States with colonies elsewhere outside Australia. [5] .

Belonging to the family Therdiidae, the redback is a close relation of the USA’s poisonous black widow spider, with other species of Latrodectus, or widow spiders, found across the world. It’s the female spider which gives the species its common name, with its famous red to orange stripe on the upper abdomen.

The redback spider (Latrodectus hasselti), also known as the Australian black widow, is a species of highly venomous spider believed to originate in South Australia or adjacent Western Australian deserts, but now found throughout Australia, Southeast Asia and New Zealand, with colonies elsewhere outside Australia.

Redback spiders are found throughout Australia and are common in disturbed and urban areas. Redback spiders (Latrodectus hasselti) belong to the Family Theridiidae, which is found worldwide.

2016年3月10日 · One of the most notoriously dangerous is the redback spider, Latrodectus hasselti, which is similar to the widow spiders found in the United States and worldwide. What makes these creatures so feared is a combination of their potent venom and their preference for living near people.

2025年1月23日 · redback, (Latrodectus hasselti), species of comb-footed spider (family Theridiidae) that is native to Australia, the females of which are venomous and distinguished by an orange or red stripe on the back of the abdomen.

2025年1月23日 · The redback spider (Latrodectus hasselti) is one of Australia's most iconic arachnids. It's a member of the widow spider family, closely related to the black widow spider. They're famous for their distinctive red markings and potent venom.

Redback spiders are native to all areas of Australia. Redbacks are also found in New Zealand (North and South islands), having been introduced through grape importation from Australia. Records of the spiders’ appearance span most of Southeast Asia, including as far north as India.

2017年2月3日 · Redback Spider Facts At A Glance. Other Name(s): red-back spider, Australian redback spider; Scientific name: Latrodectus hasseltii; Type of Animal: Arachnid; Animal Family: Theridiidae; Where Found: Australia, also New Zealand and Southeast Asia; Body Length: female 10 to 13 mm (0.4 – 0.5 in.), male 4mm (.16 in.) Conservation Status: Not ...

2019年10月15日 · The redback spider (Latrodectus hasseltii) is a highly venomous spider that is originally from Australia, although it has colonized other regions. Redback spiders are closely related to black widows and females of both species …