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False widow

Steatoda sp.

Photo by LuisStevens
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22.3889, -101.47

Field Notes

Description:

A species of Steatoda - False widow. At first I thought it was a Black Widow but then I noticed it had segments of different color in the legs and it wasn't shining black. 22 mm long.

Habitat:

On a wall in a semi desert area.

Reference Links:

Steatoda borealis - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedAugust 25, 2014

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