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False Black Widow

Steatoda grossa

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Field Notes

Description:

Brown female spider with a large, round abdomen. There are white markings that look a little like abalone.
This species is often times mistaken for a Black Widow when it's entirely black in color. They prey on Black Widows as well as anything else that is caught in their web.

Habitat:

Side of house in backyard at night.

Reference Links:

Species Steatoda grossa - False Black Widow - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedOctober 15, 2015

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