Latrodectus katipo the katipo is an endangered species of spider native to New Zealand. A member of the genus Latrodectus it is related to the Australian redback spider and the North American black widow spiders. The species is venomous to humans capable of delivering a comparatively dangerous spider bite. Katipo is a Māori name and means night-stinger. It is a small to medium-sized spider with the female having a round black or brown pea-sized body.
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