Kingdom Animalia Genus Latrodectus Phylum Arthropoda Rank Species | Family Theridiidae Scientific name Latrodectus lilianae Higher classification Widow spiders Order Spider | |
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Similar Widow spiders, Theridiidae, Latrodectus renivulvatus, Latrodectus corallinus, Latrodectus antheratus | ||
Latrodectus lilianae is a species of widow spider commonly found in Portugal and Spain. It is marked with small, white and orange markings on its abdomen near its cephalothorax. It is primarily found in the steppes of the Iberian Peninsula, unlike its American cousins who reside closer to humans. The effect of its venom is currently unknown.
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