Journal of the Selva Andina Research Society
versão impressa ISSN 2072-9294versão On-line ISSN 2072-9308
Resumo
FERNANDEZ GIL, Patrick e CASTRO, María Renée. The Latrodectus Walckenaer, 1805 Genus in Bolivia (Araneae: Theridiidae). J. Selva Andina Res. Soc. [online]. 2013, vol.4, n.2, pp.57-63. ISSN 2072-9294.
Through examination of specimens collected in 12 locations confirmed the presence of the genus Latrodectus distinguishing six morphotypes in six departments and four ecoregions of Bolivia. The results imply that there is a risk of accidents caused by the bite of these spiders.
Palavras-chave : Araneae; Latrodectus; Morphotypes; Bolivia; Distribution.