Latrodectus corallinus
Species of spider
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Latrodectus corallinus is a species of widow spider native to Argentina.[1] It is approximately 12 millimetres (0.47 in) in size, and is primarily black with large, red markings on its abdomen, as well as a red, square-like ring under its abdomen.[citation needed]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Theridiidae |
| Genus: | Latrodectus |
| Species: | L. corallinus |
| Binomial name | |
| Latrodectus corallinus | |
Distribution and habitat
Latrodectus corallinus is native to Argentina.[1] It is found both outdoors and indoors, and is commonly found in agricultural fields.[citation needed]
Habits
Latrodectus corallinus, like most species of Latrodectus, is not aggressive. The peak time of activity for Latrodectus corallinus is between the months of December and March (summer in the Southern Hemisphere).[citation needed]
