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Latrodectus mactans

Basic information
Scientific name Latrodectus mactans (No picture)
Common names Black widow spider
Higher taxon Theridiidae, Araneae, Arachnida, Arthropoda
Natural range North America.
Habitat Under Construction.
Invasion information
Range in Japan Yamaguchi pref. Range in Japan
Origin Unknown.
Date
Route Unknown.
Impact Unknown impact.
Regulation in Japan Import, transport and keeping are legally restricted in Japan.
Introduced range in other countries Under Construction.
Reference Notes
Latrodectus spp. is designated as a invasive alien species from October 2015