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Western Black Widow

Latrodectus hesperus

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33.9098, -118.436

Field Notes

Description:

A dime sized spider, without the legs. Black with lighter joints on the legs, and a red hourglass on the stomach.

Habitat:

Under a rock.

Notes:

Poisonous! Don't mess with it.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Steven Sheppard
Yes, they are. It took me some time to realize that though.

Spotted for Missions

Mission
International Spider Survey
Photographed
PublishedMarch 21, 2013

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