The brown widow spider (Latrodectus geometricus) is a lesser-known relative of the infamous black widow. The first brown widow spider was discovered in Los Angeles in early 2000. A member of the ...

Even if you know nothing about this spider, a few key details probably come to mind: a visible red hourglass mark and a ...

Even though this isn’t a hard-and-fast rule, and both types of spiders will bite if they are surprised, you are more likely to be bitten by a black widow spider and a brown recluse spider.

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She’s the best assassin for a reason. Black Widow, a Duelist in Marvel Rivals, while not too effective in close-combat, is a powerhouse from afar. Sporting a rifle and batons, she strikes fear ...