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Redback Spider

Latrodectus hasselti

Worldwide: 7,103 observations
Group: Arachnids

About

The redback spider (Latrodectus hasseltii) is a species of highly venomous spider believed to originate in the South Australian or adjacent Western Australian deserts, but now found throughout Australia, Southeast Asia and New Zealand, with colonies elsewhere outside Australia. It is a member of the cosmopolitan genus Latrodectus, the widow spiders. The adult female is easily recognised by her spherical black body with a prominent red stripe on the upper side of her abdomen and an...

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Recent sightings near Cairns

Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.

Sep 16, 2023Davies Creek Rd, Mareeba QLD 4880, AustraliaObserver: Vivvy HsiehView observation from Sep 16, 2023 on iNaturalist
Sep 16, 2023Davies Creek, AU-QL-ME, AU-QL, AUObserver: Matt BView observation from Sep 16, 2023 on iNaturalist
Jan 24, 2023KoahObserver: Jess GrinterView observation from Jan 24, 2023 on iNaturalist
Nov 29, 2020Wiseman Rd at Canecutter Road Park, Edmonton QLD 4869, AustraliaObserver: cesdamessView observation from Nov 29, 2020 on iNaturalist
Jan 19, 2018Lamb Range QLD 4870, AustraliaObserver: Daniel TownendView observation from Jan 19, 2018 on iNaturalist