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Southern Black Widow

Latrodectus mactans

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

An all black spider with a red spot on the ventral side of her abdomen.

Habitat:

They are found in the southern US, from Florida to Nevada. This gal was found under a rock on a rocky slope.

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Latrodectus mactans

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