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What dose a Black Widow eat.

Black Widow spiders usually eat small insects 

such as mosquitoes, grasshoppers, and beetles. 

They sometimes eat mice, lizards, and snakes 

caught in the web. In hot dry places Black 

Widows are “specialist” feeders, living on a 

diet of scorpions. When a Black Widow spider 

bites, the venom subdues the prey.

Where dose a Black Widow live. The Latrodectus genus 

of Black Widow spiders is found throughout the world, 

especially where grapes grow. They live in North 

America, South America, and southern Europe. They are 

also found in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. 

what eats a Black Widow. A few wasps can sting and 

paralyze, before eating the Black Widow. She is also a 

favorite food of the Praying Mantis. Some birds will eat 

these spiders but could end up with an upset stomach 

from her poisons. The bright red markings on her belly 

will warn possible predators that she is a nasty meal.

The Black widow spider is one of the most poisonous and 

dangerous spiders in North America. They are usually 

identified by their black color and red marking on the 

underside of their abdomen, also called the opisthosoma. 

This red marking is usually shaped like an hour glass. 

Black widow spiders are not insects. They are 

Arachnids, meaning they are part of the animal 

class Arachnid. Since they are arachnids they 

only have two body segments (unlike insects, 

which have three). They also have eight legs. 

The female black widow spider is darker and larger than 

the male. Where the female is usually dark black, the 

male is often dark brown and doesn't have as bright red 

of an hour glass shape on the abdomen. The female can 

grow to about ½ an inch long body and 1 ½ inch leg 

span. The male black widow is typically around the half 

the size of the female. 

The black widow spider is the most poisonous 

spider in North America. The male and young 

black widows are generally not considered 

dangerous to humans. Upon getting bitten by a 

black widow, you should seek medical 

attention immediately. If you can catch the 

spider, it will be helpful in identifying the 

type of spider and potential medical remedies. 

If you see a black widow, do not play with 

it. Tell your parents or your teacher 

immediately. 

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