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Black Widows (Male & Female)
Latrodectus mactans
36.7473, -95.9808
Field Notes
Description:
My grandma told me about this black widow that was living on her back porch (knowing I like spiders). On a trip to her house, I brought my camera, and when I went out there, there was a male on the web! He was looking for a mate, but she wasn't very interested. In the 3rd photo, he appears to be on her, but I don't know if he successfully mated or not. You can see his enlarged pedipalps in the 2nd photo.
Habitat:
On my grandma's back porch
Notes:
Sorry the photos aren't the best in quality. I probably should have put on a lens hood, because the sun was just around the corner.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedAugust 17, 2013
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