Iranian Journal of Animal Biosystematics (Jun 2005)
New records of three Latrodectus species found in Khorasan province (Araneae: Theridiidae)
Abstract
Three Threidiid spiders of the genus Latrodectus occur in Khorasan province: L.tredecimguttatus, L.pallidus, L.dahli. The three are described, their diagnostic features are illustrated, and taxonomic notes are given where possible. Spider bites are very common in these regions, so, further notes about the medical importance of these species are given. A dichotomic key to the species of the genus Latrodectus is presented.
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