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Habitat, redescription and distribution of Latrodectus geometricus in Uruguay (Araneae: Theridiidae)

Hábitat, redescripción y distribución de Latrodectus geometricus en Uruguay (Araneae: Theridiidae)

This study provides the first accurate records of Latrodectus geometricus C. L. Koch, 1841 for Uruguay and extends the known distribution of this species to the Southeastern region of South America. Data and figures of the genitalic morphology for the recognition of the species and natural history in this country are indicated. In Uruguay L. geometricus was mainly restricted to urban areas at the west of this country and it is associated with locations with high human activity.

brown widow; spider; invasive alien species; Latrodectinae


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