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Black Widow Spider

Lactrodectus mactans

Photo by CarolHuston2
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Field Notes

Description:

One spider clearly larger than the other. Both shiny black with red markings on the under side of the abdomen. Perhaps a male and female?

Habitat:

Located in dry, mountains about fifteen miles SW of Rowley, UT.

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Four States Spiders
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PublishedJuly 23, 2014

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