Latrodectus corallinus is approximately 12 millimetres (0.47in) in size, and is primarily black with large, red markings on its abdomen, as well as a red, square-like ring under its abdomen.
It is found both outdoors and indoors, and is commonly found in agricultural fields.[citation needed]
Description and diagnosis
Male and female display dorsal red markings on black background.
Identification: the egg-sac has fragile silk pompoms and both male and female may display a square ventral marking with a central circular black area (the lack of this area is not a discrimination feature)
Habits
Latrodectus corallinus, like most species of Latrodectus, is not aggressive. The peak time of activity for Latrodectus corallinus is between the months of December and March (summer in the Southern Hemisphere).[citation needed]
