A close relative of the infamous Black Widow spider has been discovered in South Africa and experts say it may be the biggest of the lethal arachnid family. Its bite has a similar potency to that of the Black Widow spider and can hospitalise victims. Named the Phinda Button spider, it is believed to be the first new widow spider species to be discovered in 28 years. Scroll down for videoA new species of the widow spider has been discovered by scientists in Africa, the first to be discovered in 28 years. WIDOW SPIDER FACTS Widow spiders are known for their toxic, sometimes fatal bite.

Source: Daily Mail February 05, 2019 12:45 UTC