2006-11-16 06:36:52 · 15 answers · asked by Jakari G 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
A black widow. However the black widow has the red spot on it's under-side. Not on it's back. Be careful
2006-11-16 06:41:54 · answer #1 · answered by bartman40467 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A female Redback Spider found throughout Australia. The notorious Black Widow Spider is a close relative of the Redback Spider. They belong to the Family Theridiidae. They have an obvious orange to red longitudinal stripe on the upper abdomen, with the red stripe sometimes being broken, and an "hourglass" shaped red/orange spot on the underside of the abdomen.
2006-11-16 06:51:56 · answer #2 · answered by aqua 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its a Redback.Female Redback Spiders are black with a distinct orange to red longitudinal stripe on the upper abdomen and an "hourglass" shaped red/orange spot on the underside of the abdomen.The body is nearly d shape of a pea and slender legs
The males are only about 3-4 mm long and its red markings are often less distinct.
Only the female bite is dangerous. They can cause serious illness and can cause deaths.The venom acts directly on the nerves, resulting in release and subsequent depletion of neurotransmitters.
Common early symptoms are pain (which can become severe), sweating (always including local sweating at bite site), muscular weakness, nausea and vomiting. Antivenom is available.
2006-11-16 18:53:30 · answer #3 · answered by spandey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The balck widow spider has a small red hourglass on the center of its round abdomen. There are several spiders that imitate these markings, looking like a series of red dots. The only one I know for certain is the black widow. Poisonous little critter too.
2006-11-16 06:39:09 · answer #4 · answered by anon 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are lots of them. Around here, there're two species of jumping spider like that, and also black widow spiders. Yes, black widows can have markings on their upper side in addition to the famous hourglass on the underside.
2006-11-16 07:51:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ugh- the black widow. These spiders can be fatal and like places that are dark (pedestals, attics, boxes, etc.). Be careful when you pick something up that possibly could house a black widow!
2006-11-16 08:02:43 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A black widow has a red spot on its back
it is shaped like an hour glass
only females have them i think
2006-11-16 10:10:45 · answer #7 · answered by elisaebethhh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the female black widow spider which is known for her violin shaped red spot....
2006-11-16 06:40:17 · answer #8 · answered by Hestia 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A black widow; also called redbacks in Australia. These are very, very poisonous.
2006-11-16 06:44:17 · answer #9 · answered by Victoria 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a black widow - do not mess with it - kill it
2006-11-16 06:39:06 · answer #10 · answered by Doug R 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋