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 ...
Look for the clear black 'M'-shaped marking behind its head, to correctly identify the multicolored Asian lady beetles. The 'M' can look thick, thin or even broken in appearance. The immature larvae ...
The brown widow spider (Latrodectus geometricus) is a lesser-known relative of the infamous black widow. The first brown widow spider was discovered in Los Angeles in early 2000. A member of the ...