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Western Black Widow

Latrodectus hesperus

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Description:

Found this spider on the wall of the shed.

Habitat:

backyard.

Species ID Suggestions

Western Black Widow

Latrodectus hesperus

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Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (5)
Jacob Gorneau
Hi Jemma! I will check your question on your squirrel. This most likely is a male, but I'm not sure how to distinguish it from immature widows.
HemaShah
Perfect Id J, Awesome!! Way to go. Also did you check the question on my Fox squirrel spotting.
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PublishedApril 10, 2013

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