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Black widow spider

Latrodectus mactans

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Field Notes

Description:

Shiny black with red markings. Red markings on underside in shape of an hourglass.

Habitat:

Dark and hidden places.

Notes:

I found this big monster under a decaying log.

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PublishedOctober 12, 2011

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