As the Web Turns- Exploring the Complicated World of Black Widow Spiders

Their bite releases neurotoxins into their prey, the females eat the males after mating, and they prefer to nest in dark, undisturbed areas. Spiders are icons of pop culture, and the dramatic lives led by Black Widow spiders are a subject of fascination and fear. Join senior researcher Maydianne Andrade as she teases out what makes these creatures a unique and valuable part of global ecosystems, including two species you may encounter in Canada. This heavily illustrated talk provides a window into the world of these fascinating creatures that live alongside us.

Program Partner: Toronto Entomologists’ Association

The Quimby F Hess annual lecture is generously sponsored by Jane Hess in memory of her father.