The Scrub Palmetto Scarab (IMAGE) University of Missouri-Columbia Caption Trigonopeltastes floridana is one species of scarab beetles endemic to the Florida scrub that the red widow spider preys on. Credit Tim Lethbridge Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.