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Black Widow Spiders

Latrodectus hesperus

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Field Notes

Description:

Male and female Black Widow Spider, Latrodectus hesperus

Habitat:

Various

Notes:

Male was cannibalized after mating,

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Comments (4)

(Sorry for the duplicate, my so-called "smart" phone is playing dumb...)
Great shot! I've never seen a male and a female together, she really is huge compared to him!
Great shot! I've never seen a male and a female together, she really is huge compared to him!
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PublishedAugust 30, 2011

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