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Western Black Widow

Latrodectus hesperus

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Description:

A black spider,long legs.

Habitat:

backyard

Species ID Suggestions

Western black widow

Latrodectus hesperus

Reference Link
CindyBinghamKeiser
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Comments (8)
Kyle A
:) Indeed, need to increase typing speed ;)
Kyle A
Quick responses! There were no comments when I opened the window. Before I got done, there were several. :)
HemaShah
It had a little messy web below and it stayed in one position, always ,as if in ambush.
Kyle A
How big was it? It looks a lot like a male Black Widow. Check the link provided. If you provide the requisite data BG is most helpful. Goodluck with your ID. http://bugguide.net/index.php?q=search&keys=male+black+widow
CindyBinghamKeiser
Yes, I haven't seen this pattern myself yet but there are examples on the link. Nice find :)
HemaShah
wow ,did not expect that!! Is it immature?

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PublishedSeptember 18, 2013

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