The Black Widow … [female]

This spider, one of only a few poisonous spiders in the USA, can be found all over the states of Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee and Kentucky in closets, wood piles, garages, trees and even mansions. It was recently identified to be in Illinois as well, and in November, 2008 was spotted in Washington D.C.

The spider releases a neurotoxin into the victim that, if not treated, can cause near-instant death!

The Black widow hooks-up with the male then sucks the very life out of him after mating.

She’s very easy to spot…

… I’m just sayin’…