ARACHNOLOGISCHE GESELLSCHAFT

Latrodectus mactans nach Deutschland eingeschleppt (Araneae: Theridiidae)

Latrodectus mactans nach Deutschland eingeschleppt (Araneae: Theridiidae)

Latrodectus mactans introduced into Germany (Araneae: Theridiidae)

Abstract

Latrodectus mactans (Fabricius, 1775) was recorded from Germany. The species was most likely introduced with cargo from Chicago, USA. Characters of the single female are illustrated for future identification.

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